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AO18 ERK

2018 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,272 mi
Last recorded18,272 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Venga22,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 ERK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 18,272 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 15,823 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 13,354 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 13,322 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 11,119 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 9,123 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 8,920 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 8,920 miles

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

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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AO18 ERK is a 2018 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO18 ERK, 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

How do I check the history of AO18 ERK?

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What year was AO18 ERK registered?

AO18 ERK is a 2018 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is AO18 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 ERK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO18 ERK have outstanding finance?

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