2017 KIA Venga 1.6L Petrol · BW66 MVD

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, though the record reveals a consistent pattern of deferred cosmetic repairs. The most recent test on June 12 2025 at 23,233 miles passed without new advisories, indicating that the owner finally addressed the issues flagged in previous years. However, the persistent presence of a damaged windscreen across four consecutive tests suggests a maintenance philosophy that only addresses faults once they reach a legal MOT failure threshold. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,581 miles per year. Between May 2022 at 18,949 miles and June 2025 at 23,233 miles, the car covered only 4,284 miles. This low usage reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, but it directly explains the recurring rubber issues. The tyre cracking and perishing noted in 2022, 2023, and 2024 are classic symptoms of age-related rot rather than tread-related wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of all four tyres, as the history shows a trend of sidewall damage and dry rotting that the tester eventually caught in 2023. The offside front windscreen should be verified to ensure it was actually replaced after being an advisory for three years. Because the vehicle likely sits for long periods, an inspector should check the brake discs with surface corrosion and seized calipers, which are common in low-mileage stationary cars. There are no indications of structural corrosion or serious mechanical failure in the record, suggesting the primary components remain sound despite the neglected consumables.