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BU18 PVD

2018 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,296 mi
Last recorded23,296 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Venga22,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 PVD
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 23,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 22,285 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 21,161 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 21,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 18,524 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 16,322 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 14,376 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 PVD is a 2018 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel 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 BU18 PVD, 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 BU18 PVD registered?

BU18 PVD is a 2018 Kia Venga, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is BU18 PVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 PVD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU18 PVD have outstanding finance?

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