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A5 SMG

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,578 mi
Last recorded36,578 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 SMG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 36,578 miles

All tyre are over 10 years old

Pass 20 Jun 2025 35,987 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 35,385 miles

Rear tyres are 12 years old

Pass 24 May 2023 34,610 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 33,854 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 32,855 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 32,010 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 30,915 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 28,025 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 23,895 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 20,357 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 14,879 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 SMG is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A5 SMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 SMG registered?

A5 SMG is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is A5 SMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 SMG shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A5 SMG have outstanding finance?

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