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DE68 SMV

2018 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,369 mi
Last recorded32,369 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Venga22,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE68 SMV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 32,369 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 30,770 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 29,983 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 27,530 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 19,275 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 12,096 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 12,096 miles

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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DE68 SMV is a 2018 Kia Venga in White 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 DE68 SMV, 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 DE68 SMV registered?

DE68 SMV is a 2018 Kia Venga, first registered on 23 October 2018.

Is DE68 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE68 SMV 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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