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SM17 LWX

2017 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,772 mi
Last recorded45,772 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 LWX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 45,772 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2025 42,557 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 37,075 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2024 36,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 31,563 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 29,603 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 27,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/Red from over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pads red / signs of over heating

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/Red from over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 23,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 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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SM17 LWX is a 2017 Kia Venga in Blue 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 LWX, 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 LWX registered?

SM17 LWX is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 16 June 2017.

Is SM17 LWX safe to buy?

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