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AK12 MFV

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,091 mi
Last recorded113,091 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 MFV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 113,091 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 113,091 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 104,815 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 104,815 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 96,538 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 96,538 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 86,770 miles

Nearside Rear low effort on handbrake

both suspension springs catching inner wing

Fail 23 Sep 2022 86,770 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear low effort on handbrake

both suspension springs catching inner wing

Pass 22 Sep 2021 73,574 miles

Nearside low effort on handbrake

Fail 22 Sep 2021 73,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside low effort on handbrake

Pass 30 Sep 2020 63,227 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 60,997 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 58,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel trim fitted incorrectly not aligned with valve

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,676 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 54,676 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,784 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,879 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 38,169 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 MFV is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AK12 MFV, 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 MFV registered?

AK12 MFV is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AK12 MFV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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