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C14 SMJ

2018 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,051 mi
Last recorded38,051 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Venga22,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 SMJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 38,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2026 116,903 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 34,400 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 109,269 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 109,269 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 29,585 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 100,526 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 100,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 94,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 24,683 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 20,803 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 86,058 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 86,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 16,273 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,190 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 81,189 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 70,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Tax Disc Holder Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test ()

Nearside Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 70,385 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Tax Disc Holder Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test ()

Nearside Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 58,592 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,676 miles

Nearside Rear 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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C14 SMJ is a 2018 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 C14 SMJ, 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 C14 SMJ registered?

C14 SMJ is a 2018 Kia Venga, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is C14 SMJ safe to buy?

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