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A2 VLU

2012 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,998 mi
Last recorded63,998 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VLU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 63,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracking in the treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracking in the treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 63,998 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracking in the treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracking in the treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 61,151 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 58,518 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 58,518 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 55,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 51,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 47,118 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 41,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 33,679 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 27,009 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 26,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 20,424 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 20,424 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2015 18,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Fail 2 Nov 2015 18,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

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 VLU is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 A2 VLU, 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 A2 VLU registered?

A2 VLU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is A2 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 VLU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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