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BJ18 DDZ

2018 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,822 mi
Last recorded34,822 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Venga22,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 DDZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 34,822 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2025 28,605 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs worn/corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2025 28,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside front brake discs worn/corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2024 22,916 miles

both n/s and o/s/f brake discs lipped and surface corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2023 19,367 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 15,404 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 13,382 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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BJ18 DDZ is a 2018 Kia Venga in Red 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 BJ18 DDZ, 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.

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What year was BJ18 DDZ registered?

BJ18 DDZ is a 2018 Kia Venga, first registered on 9 May 2018.

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