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A1 GJB

2018 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,533 mi
Last recorded52,533 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Venga22,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 GJB
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 52,533 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 51,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 42,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 34,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 25,095 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 25,095 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 16,153 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Venga?

Based on 541,498 MOT tests across 49,696 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
4,639
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
49,696
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,040
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A1 GJB is a 2018 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Venga models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 22,266 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Venga fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 4,040 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 GJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Venga typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Venga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A1 GJB registered?

A1 GJB is a 2018 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is A1 GJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 GJB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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