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YJ18 XAC

2018 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,392 mi
Last recorded42,392 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Venga22,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ18 XAC
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 42,392 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 37,237 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 37,232 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 36,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted stopping full inspection of vehicle

Fail 18 Feb 2025 36,842 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays fitted stopping full inspection of vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2024 32,537 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 27,862 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 23,997 miles

Front Tyres wearing uneven

Pass 17 Feb 2021 16,192 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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YJ18 XAC 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 77.8%.

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 YJ18 XAC, 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 YJ18 XAC?

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What year was YJ18 XAC registered?

YJ18 XAC is a 2018 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is YJ18 XAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ18 XAC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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