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WJ17 HVG

2017 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,061 mi
Last recorded40,061 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ17 HVG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 40,061 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 29,552 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 20,160 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 11,793 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 11,673 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 9,579 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 9,579 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 7,345 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 7,345 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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WJ17 HVG is a 2017 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJ17 HVG, 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 WJ17 HVG registered?

WJ17 HVG is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 10 March 2017.

Is WJ17 HVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ17 HVG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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