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AK12 FWW

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,172 mi
Last recorded93,172 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 FWW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 93,172 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 93,171 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat belt trapped behind seat ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 74,784 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake shows signs of overheating

Fail 13 Dec 2024 74,784 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake shows signs of overheating

Pass 9 Jan 2024 69,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 55,134 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 55,134 miles

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

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

exhaust rear bracket broken

Pass 12 Jan 2022 48,661 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 44,035 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 39,456 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 33,985 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 31,067 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 28,776 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 25,831 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,092 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 FWW is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc 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 FWW, 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 AK12 FWW registered?

AK12 FWW is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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