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SM17 TVJ

2017 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,802 mi
Last recorded41,802 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 41,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 41,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 36,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 30,164 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 23,296 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 19,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 15,137 miles
Pass 19 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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SM17 TVJ is a 2017 Kia Venga in Silver 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 SM17 TVJ, 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 SM17 TVJ registered?

SM17 TVJ is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is SM17 TVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 TVJ 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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