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YY18 MHJ

2018 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,841 mi
Last recorded45,841 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Venga22,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 MHJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 45,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 12 May 2025 42,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 13 May 2024 36,598 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 29,793 miles

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))

Pass 5 May 2022 24,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2022 24,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 18,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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 MHJ is a 2018 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc 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 MHJ, 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 MHJ registered?

YY18 MHJ is a 2018 Kia Venga, first registered on 17 May 2018.

Is YY18 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY18 MHJ 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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