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SC17 JLX

2017 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,237 mi
Last recorded89,237 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC17 JLX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 89,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 72,034 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 53,239 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 33,737 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 15,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

squeak from offside rear brake

Fail 1 Oct 2021 15,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

squeak from offside rear brake

Pass 5 Oct 2020 6,638 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020

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How Reliable is the Kia Venga?

Based on 541,498 MOT tests across 49,696 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
4,639
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
49,696
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,040
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SC17 JLX is a 2017 Kia Venga in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Kia Venga models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 26,455 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Venga fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 4,040 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC17 JLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Venga typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 9 years old, this Kia Venga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC17 JLX registered?

SC17 JLX is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 26 June 2017.

Is SC17 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC17 JLX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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