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DK18 ZJJ

2018 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,686 mi
Last recorded47,686 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Venga22,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK18 ZJJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 47,686 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 43,152 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 43,145 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 39,999 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 39,994 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 29,820 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 17,957 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 10,926 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 10,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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DK18 ZJJ is a 2018 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK18 ZJJ, 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 DK18 ZJJ registered?

DK18 ZJJ is a 2018 Kia Venga, first registered on 22 March 2018.

Is DK18 ZJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK18 ZJJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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