2017 KIA Venga 1.6L Petrol · LA17 VRC
2017 KIA Venga (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Jul 2017. Recorded mileage 49,164 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA VENGA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA17 VRC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 49,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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LA17 VRC MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Kia Venga (LA17 VRC) between June 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
LA17 VRC Mileage History
- 28/06/202337,063 mi
- 08/07/202442,804 mi+5,741 mi
- 08/07/202442,804 mi
- 07/08/202549,164 mi+6,360 mi
- 07/08/202549,164 mi
Average of roughly 5,732 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Venga
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: KIA VENGA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rear Brake Caliper Seizure and Handbrake Mechanism Binding(Moderate)
The Kia Venga uses rear disc brakes with integrated mechanical handbrake mechanisms that are vulnerable to road grime, salt spray, and moisture corrosion. Because many Vengas are owned by low-mileage drivers who use the brakes gently, the caliper slider pins and handbrake pivot levers corrode, dry out, and stick in their housings. This leads to dragging rear brakes, overheated discs, premature pad wear, and failure during the MOT parking brake efficiency test. Overhauling or replacing the rear calipers and fitting fresh discs and pads is a frequent requirement.
- 1.4 CRDi throttle hesitation and rough running(Moderate)
The 1.4-litre CRDi diesel engine in the Venga can suffer from poor throttle response and hesitation, particularly where the car has been run on cheap or contaminated fuel. The fault is rooted in the fuel injection and engine management system, which can cause uneven fuelling, a flat spot when accelerating, and engine chatter. Because the Venga is often used on short urban trips, poor-quality fuel and infrequent fuel-filter changes can make the condition worse, leaving the car feeling flat and unresponsive when pulling away or overtaking.
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- Rear Brake Caliper Seizure and Handbrake Mechanism BindingModerate
The Kia Venga uses rear disc brakes with integrated mechanical handbrake mechanisms that are vulnerable to road grime, salt spray, and moisture corrosion. Because many Vengas are owned by low-mileage drivers who use the brakes gently, the caliper slider pins and handbrake pivot levers corrode, dry out, and stick in their housings. This leads to dragging rear brakes, overheated discs, premature pad wear, and failure during the MOT parking brake efficiency test. Overhauling or replacing the rear calipers and fitting fresh discs and pads is a frequent requirement.
- 1.4 CRDi throttle hesitation and rough runningModerate
The 1.4-litre CRDi diesel engine in the Venga can suffer from poor throttle response and hesitation, particularly where the car has been run on cheap or contaminated fuel. The fault is rooted in the fuel injection and engine management system, which can cause uneven fuelling, a flat spot when accelerating, and engine chatter. Because the Venga is often used on short urban trips, poor-quality fuel and infrequent fuel-filter changes can make the condition worse, leaving the car feeling flat and unresponsive when pulling away or overtaking.
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