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EA18 KVZ

2018 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,378 mi
Last recorded50,378 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Venga22,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA18 KVZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 50,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 May 2026 50,378 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2025 46,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2024 41,135 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 34,196 miles

Offside Front tyre heavy inner edge wear

Pass 1 Jun 2022 27,506 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 27,506 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 May 2021 20,018 miles

All three wiper blades split

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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EA18 KVZ is a 2018 Kia Venga in Red 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 EA18 KVZ, 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 EA18 KVZ registered?

EA18 KVZ is a 2018 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is EA18 KVZ safe to buy?

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