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AO18 VPL

2018 Kia Venga

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,563 mi
Last recorded119,563 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Venga22,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 VPL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 119,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2026 119,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2025 100,764 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 100,762 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 84,535 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 84,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 63,327 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 44,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides fronts lipped on the edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm and unevenly worn on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 25,269 miles

Front tyres perished

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 VPL is a 2018 Kia Venga in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO18 VPL, 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 AO18 VPL registered?

AO18 VPL is a 2018 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is AO18 VPL safe to buy?

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