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DE18 UWJ

2018 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,922 mi
Last recorded35,922 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Venga22,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE18 UWJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 35,922 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2025 34,312 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2024 32,908 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 31,653 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 26,036 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 18,906 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 18,906 miles

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

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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DE18 UWJ is a 2018 Kia Venga in Silver 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 DE18 UWJ, 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 DE18 UWJ registered?

DE18 UWJ is a 2018 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is DE18 UWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE18 UWJ 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.

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