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YB17 VZZ

2017 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,424 mi
Last recorded29,424 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB17 VZZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 29,424 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 28,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 28,196 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 27,154 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 27,153 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 25,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 23,743 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 21,012 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 18,993 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 18,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 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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YB17 VZZ is a 2017 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YB17 VZZ, 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 YB17 VZZ registered?

YB17 VZZ is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 18 May 2017.

Is YB17 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB17 VZZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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