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YY18 LRL

2018 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,553 mi
Last recorded35,553 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Venga22,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 LRL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 35,553 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 29,346 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 23,763 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2023 19,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and slight cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 16,115 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 16,115 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 9,833 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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YY18 LRL is a 2018 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YY18 LRL, 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 YY18 LRL registered?

YY18 LRL is a 2018 Kia Venga, first registered on 21 May 2018.

Is YY18 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY18 LRL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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