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FM18 NJU

2018 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,047 mi
Last recorded55,047 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Venga22,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM18 NJU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 55,047 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 49,739 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Aug 2023 42,495 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Aug 2023 42,495 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 35,168 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Aug 2021 29,462 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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FM18 NJU is a 2018 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM18 NJU, 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 FM18 NJU?

You can check the full history of FM18 NJU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM18 NJU registered?

FM18 NJU is a 2018 Kia Venga, first registered on 23 July 2018.

Is FM18 NJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM18 NJU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM18 NJU have outstanding finance?

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