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SJ17 ZEO

2017 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,574 mi
Last recorded75,574 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 ZEO
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 75,574 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 75,574 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 66,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 56,978 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 45,957 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 45,957 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 36,493 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 24,436 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 24,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 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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SJ17 ZEO is a 2017 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SJ17 ZEO, 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 SJ17 ZEO registered?

SJ17 ZEO is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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The MOT history for SJ17 ZEO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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