2017 KIA Venga 1.6L Petrol · EO67 LPC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding suspension and tyre management. While it passed the September 2025 test at 119,742 miles, the tester issued advisories for all four tyres being close to the legal limit with significant inner edge wear. This follows a pattern established back in 2023, where the nearside front tyre was flagged for inner wear, indicating a persistent alignment or geometry issue that remains unaddressed. At 119,742 miles over nine years, this Kia Venga has covered a high average of approximately 13,300 miles per year. The data shows consistent and rapid mileage accumulation, with over 14,000 miles driven between September 2024 and September 2025. This high rate of use suggests heavy annual exposure, which accelerates the degradation of drivetrain components and rubber per. The clean record from September 2022 at 73,316 miles contrasts sharply with the frequency of defects in more recent tests. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension assembly. The failure of the offside front anti-roll bar linkage in 2023 at 89,747 miles, combined with recurring inner-edge tyre wear across multiple years, suggests worn ball joints, control arms, or a faulty tracking setup. The current state of all four tyres requires immediate replacement and a professional wheel alignment to prevent rapid scrubbing of new rubber. Check the nearside registration plate lamp as well, as this was noted as inoperative during the latest inspection.