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AK12 FWV

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,160 mi
Last recorded53,160 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 FWV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 53,160 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 52,125 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 52,121 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 48,115 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 48,115 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 43,723 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 43,723 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 40,545 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 37,293 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 35,117 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 31,350 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 26,566 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 21,491 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn bald on the outside edge and is cracking in the tread pattern

Offside Front tyre is worn more on the edges and is cracking in the tread pattern

Rear both tyres are starting to crack in the tread

Pass 22 Mar 2016 16,685 miles

Rear bumper has slight accident damage

vehicle presented with rear seats folded flat, rear seat belts not tested !

Pass 25 Mar 2015 12,419 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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AK12 FWV is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK12 FWV, 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 AK12 FWV registered?

AK12 FWV is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AK12 FWV safe to buy?

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