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274X957

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,035 mi
Last recorded52,035 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X957
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 52,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides have 1mm lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides @ 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides have 1mm lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides @ 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 52,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides have 1mm lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides @ 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides have 1mm lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides @ 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 38,524 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 28,589 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 28,286 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 28,286 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 27,689 miles

Front brakes slight binding

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2021 26,827 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 26,327 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 25,402 miles

Front both plus o/s/r tyres perished

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 23,872 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 21,461 miles

front & offside rear tyres starting to crack 205.55.16

Pass 26 Jan 2016 18,721 miles

nail in offside rear tyre (not leaking)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 14,238 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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274X957 is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Kia Venga models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 47,714 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 274X957, 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 14 years old, this Kia Venga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 274X957 registered?

274X957 is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is 274X957 safe to buy?

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