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AK12 MHJ

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,209 mi
Last recorded85,209 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 85,209 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 85,209 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 82,262 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 79,162 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 79,159 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 74,323 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 74,321 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 70,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

clutch has a very low biting point

n/s/f tyre is starting to wear on the edges

Pass 22 Jul 2021 64,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil residue on the gearbox

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 22 Jul 2021 64,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs are lipped

oil residue on the gearbox

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 29 Jul 2020 59,956 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 48,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 39,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 34,149 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,447 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 22,757 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 MHJ 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 AK12 MHJ, 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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AK12 MHJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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