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J88 SCJ

2023 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,899 mi
Last recorded81,899 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 SCJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2023
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 81,899 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 81,899 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 72,520 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 72,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 63,148 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR & NSR Outer seats. ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre's. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear registration plates. (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 53,949 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 53,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 45,614 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 36,393 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 29,337 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 29,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 20,914 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 15,962 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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J88 SCJ is a 2023 Kia Venga in Silver. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J88 SCJ, 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 3 years old, this Kia Venga is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J88 SCJ registered?

J88 SCJ is a 2023 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 October 2023.

Is J88 SCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 SCJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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