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SM17 AVL

2017 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,659 mi
Last recorded45,659 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 AVL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 45,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 40,849 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 35,494 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 May 2024 35,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to the cords on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Apr 2023 29,020 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 23,113 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 18,314 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 15,856 miles
Pass 12 May 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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SM17 AVL is a 2017 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM17 AVL, 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

How do I check the history of SM17 AVL?

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What year was SM17 AVL registered?

SM17 AVL is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 20 May 2017.

Is SM17 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 AVL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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