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YS18 JZJ

2018 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,288 mi
Last recorded59,288 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Venga22,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS18 JZJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 59,288 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 51,088 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 43,384 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 34,667 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 34,667 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 25,137 miles

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

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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YS18 JZJ 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 YS18 JZJ, 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 YS18 JZJ registered?

YS18 JZJ is a 2018 Kia Venga, first registered on 11 July 2018.

Is YS18 JZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS18 JZJ 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 YS18 JZJ have outstanding finance?

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