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BU18 NXF

2018 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,345 mi
Last recorded35,345 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Venga22,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 NXF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 35,345 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 34,622 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 34,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 28,909 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 30 Sep 2023 28,909 miles

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 1 Oct 2022 23,534 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 23,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021 18,075 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 14,237 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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BU18 NXF is a 2018 Kia Venga in Blue 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 BU18 NXF, 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 NXF?

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What year was BU18 NXF registered?

BU18 NXF is a 2018 Kia Venga, first registered on 3 March 2018.

Is BU18 NXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 NXF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU18 NXF have outstanding finance?

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