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A5 RCG

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,693 mi
Last recorded48,693 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 RCG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2026 48,693 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on fuel tank

exhaust joint clamp deteriorated corrosion

front suspension and steering components corrosion

fuel filler pipe hose clips deteriorated corrosion

fuel tank heat shield loose

rear axle corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2026 48,693 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to brake calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to brake calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust joint clamp deteriorated corrosion

front suspension and steering components corrosion

fuel filler pipe hose clips deteriorated corrosion

fuel tank heat shield loose

rear axle corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2025 47,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear wiper torn

Fail 10 Oct 2025 47,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear wiper torn

Pass 30 Oct 2024 47,056 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 47,056 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 45,622 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 43,321 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 41,029 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 38,759 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges of tread

Fuel tank rusty

Fail 12 Oct 2020 38,759 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges of tread

Fuel tank rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2019 36,211 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 32,678 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 28,352 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 23,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 18,931 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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A5 RCG is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A5 RCG, 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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A5 RCG is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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