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AF12 TTE

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,507 mi
Last recorded45,507 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 TTE
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 45,507 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 44,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 41,338 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 38,453 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 38,453 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 35,901 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 33,522 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 31,849 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 31,849 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 29,779 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 26,739 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 26,739 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 23,937 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 20,101 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 20,101 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 15,995 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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AF12 TTE 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 AF12 TTE, 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 AF12 TTE registered?

AF12 TTE is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is AF12 TTE safe to buy?

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