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SM17 FYD

2017 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,205 mi
Last recorded79,205 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 FYD
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 79,205 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 67,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 56,703 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam ()

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 45,680 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 36,290 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 36,091 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 27,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 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 FYD is a 2017 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,582cc diesel 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 SM17 FYD, 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.

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What year was SM17 FYD registered?

SM17 FYD is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is SM17 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 FYD 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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