KIA VENGA (2017)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 9,295 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
91%
Total Tests (2024)
9,295
Avg Mileage
37,087 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£1,582
Is the 2017 KIA VENGA reliable?
Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 9 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the KIA brand average of 86%.
At 7 years old, 91% of KIA VENGAs from 2017 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 9,295 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 37,087 miles.
How does the 2017 KIA VENGA compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2017 KIA VENGA has 37,087 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 51,800 miles for a 7-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.
Best year to buy a KIA VENGA?
The most reliable year is the 2019 model with a 94% MOT pass rate, while the 2010 model has the lowest at 71%. The 2017 sits between the two at 91%.
How much does a 2017 KIA VENGA cost to run?
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
KIA VENGA by Year
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About the 2017 KIA VENGA
The 2017 KIA VENGA is a small family car with a 1600cc petrol engine. 9,295 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. Among all cars from 2017, the average MOT pass rate is 87%, and this model beats that benchmark.
With an average of 37,087 miles at 7 years old, KIA VENGA owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.
2017 KIA VENGA Fuel Costs
The 1600cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2017 KIA VENGA?
Total estimated annual running cost is £1,582 (£132/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 91% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.
KIA VENGA Reliability Trend
Newer KIA VENGAs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 16 percentage points.
Buying a Used 2017 KIA VENGA
At 7 years old, this is a solid used buy if you find one with good service history. Depreciation has levelled off, so you won't lose much more value. Focus on condition over mileage. If you're flexible on year, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 94%. With 9,295 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.
Alternatives to the 2017 KIA VENGA
The KIA VENGA is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol small family cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
- VAUXHALL CORSA (2015) 78% pass rate (-13%) from 160,438 tests
- FORD FOCUS (2015) 85% pass rate (-6%) from 129,337 tests
- NISSAN QASHQAI (2017) 86% pass rate (-5%) from 100,176 tests
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2015) 82% pass rate (-9%) from 94,129 tests