2017 KIA Venga 1.6L Petrol · GP17 CUX

The mechanical history of this 2017 Kia Venga shows a notably consistent pass record across seven consecutive MOT tests, with no failures recorded at any point and only a single advisory raised throughout the entire monitoring period. The most recent test on 17 August 2026 produced a clean pass with no defects recorded, continuing a trend of straightforward roadworthiness outcomes that stretches back to the first recorded test in August 2020. The lone advisory, issued during the 26 August 2025 examination, concerned both front tyres being worn close to the legal limit on the edges, an observation that stands alone rather than forming part of any chronic wear or alignment-based pattern. With no advisories relating to suspension, braking components, corrosion, exhaust integrity, or structural areas across the entire test sequence, the recorded evidence points to a vehicle that has not presented any recurring mechanical concerns at the point of annual inspection. Against an age of approximately nine years, the recorded odometer reading of 27,072 miles equates to an average accumulation of around 3,008 miles per year, which is substantially below the typical mileage profile for a vehicle of this vintage. There are no gaps in the annual testing sequence, with tests recorded consecutively from 2020 through to 2026, suggesting the car has remained in regular use and on the road throughout this period rather than being placed off-road or stored for extended intervals. From a mechanical standpoint, low annual mileage of this nature generally reduces wear on major drivetrain components and high-load items such as the clutch and engine internals, though it does mean that consumable items like brake discs, pads, and tyres may still degrade through age-related factors such as corrosion of the disc surface and rubber perishing, even when tread depth remains legal. Given the front tyre advisory from the 2025 test, a prospective buyer should examine the current condition of all four tyres closely, paying particular attention to the inner and outer edges of the front pair for any signs of uneven shoulder wear, feathering, or one-sided wear patterns that could indicate worn suspension bushes, worn strut top mountings, or alignment irregularities such as incorrect camber settings. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking noises from the front suspension when traversing uneven road surfaces or speed bumps, as these can point to worn anti-roll bar linkages, control arm bushes, or drop links. Also monitor for any steering vibration, pulling to one side under braking or acceleration, or a feeling of looseness in the steering rack, any of which would warrant further inspection of the front-end geometry and suspension components. Although the MOT record itself does not flag any brake-related advisories or failures, a test drive should still include several firm brake applications from moderate speed to check for pedal judder, which would suggest disc runout or uneven pad deposition, and to listen for any grinding or scraping noises indicative of worn pads or corroced caliper slides seizing. Inspect the visible brake discs through the wheel spokes for any deep lipping, scoring, or significant surface rust, particularly given the low-mileage profile where discs may have developed corrosion pitting from infrequent use. Additionally, examine the underbody, suspension arms, brake pipes, and subframe mounting points for any signs of surface corrosion or fluid weeping, as these are common age-related concerns on a nine-year-old vehicle regardless of its clean MOT history, and would not necessarily have been captured in the recorded test outcomes.