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AJ12 NYP

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,347 mi
Last recorded90,347 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 NYP
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 90,347 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres unevenly worn in the centre of the tread and close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides fronts lipped on the edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts cracked in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 90,347 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres unevenly worn in the centre of the tread and close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides fronts lipped on the edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts cracked in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 78,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 78,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also cracked between treads, inner edge devoid of tread and worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also cracked between treads and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 72,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn down to 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking worn down to 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 72,599 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn down to 1MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn down to 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking worn down to 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 60,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes slightly scored and have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear disc brakes are pitted & slightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear tyres cracked in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 60,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes slightly scored and have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Bulb out. (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Bulb out. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear disc brakes are pitted & slightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear tyres cracked in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,652 miles

Central Rear Lower Signs of corrosion on the metal fuel tank.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both near side & off side front brake pads wearing thin. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread low @ 2 mm close to the legal of 1.6 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread low @ 3 mm close to legal limit of 1.6 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 35,278 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 20,173 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 14,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AJ12 NYP is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ12 NYP, 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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AJ12 NYP is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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