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AK18 JSY

2018 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,363 mi
Last recorded41,363 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Venga22,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 JSY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 41,363 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 41,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 35,848 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 28,840 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 18,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks with tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 8,444 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 7,402 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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AK18 JSY is a 2018 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc 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 AK18 JSY, 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 AK18 JSY registered?

AK18 JSY is a 2018 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 June 2018.

Is AK18 JSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 JSY 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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