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SW66 UBV

2017 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,460 mi
Last recorded96,460 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW66 UBV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 96,460 miles

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

Park brake only just met minimum effort 16%

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 84,820 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 84,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 75,983 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive At intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 65,973 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 65,973 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 54,834 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 37,438 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 37,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2020 27,870 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 27,870 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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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SW66 UBV is a 2017 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SW66 UBV, 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 SW66 UBV registered?

SW66 UBV is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 26 January 2017.

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The MOT history for SW66 UBV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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