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WJ17 UCO

2017 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,868 mi
Last recorded31,868 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ17 UCO
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 31,868 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 31,863 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 29,572 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 26,273 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 22,031 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 18,476 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 18,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 14,436 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Feb 2021 14,436 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 12,753 miles

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 UCO is a 2017 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UCO, 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 UCO registered?

WJ17 UCO is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is WJ17 UCO safe to buy?

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