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BU18 BJJ

2018 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,410 mi
Last recorded45,410 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Venga22,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 BJJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 45,410 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 45,410 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 38,781 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbarke travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 30,693 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 30,693 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 22,658 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 28 Jan 2022 12,596 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 6,016 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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BU18 BJJ is a 2018 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc 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 BU18 BJJ, 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 BU18 BJJ?

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What year was BU18 BJJ registered?

BU18 BJJ is a 2018 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is BU18 BJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 BJJ 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.

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