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DG18 OBC

2018 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,460 mi
Last recorded44,460 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Venga22,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG18 OBC
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 44,460 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 44,460 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))

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 39,803 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 34,076 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 29,012 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 23,928 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 23,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 18,926 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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DG18 OBC is a 2018 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DG18 OBC, 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 DG18 OBC registered?

DG18 OBC is a 2018 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is DG18 OBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG18 OBC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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