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A2 AUG

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,000 mi
Last recorded89,000 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 AUG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 89,000 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 82,210 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 82,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2023 77,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 77,080 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 71,181 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 71,181 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 65,173 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 59,987 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 54,208 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 49,714 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 42,638 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 32,758 miles

front tyres both sides have wear on the outer edges

Pass 20 Aug 2015 23,038 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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A2 AUG is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A2 AUG, 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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A2 AUG is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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