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DY18 WJV

2018 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,968 mi
Last recorded26,968 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Venga22,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY18 WJV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 26,968 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 21,544 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 16,958 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 12,409 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 12,409 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 6,816 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 2,682 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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DY18 WJV is a 2018 Kia Venga in Blue 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 DY18 WJV, 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

How do I check the history of DY18 WJV?

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What year was DY18 WJV registered?

DY18 WJV is a 2018 Kia Venga, first registered on 25 April 2018.

Is DY18 WJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY18 WJV 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.

Does DY18 WJV have outstanding finance?

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