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AK12 XNJ

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,923 mi
Last recorded77,923 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 77,923 miles

front brake pads appear low

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Feb 2025 74,915 miles

front brake pads getting low approx 4-5mm left

nsf tyre and rear tyres worn on edges

nsr brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Feb 2024 70,485 miles

FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT BOOTS DETERIORATED

Pass 7 Mar 2023 66,904 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 62,118 miles

FRONT TYRES CRACKED IN TREAD AND WORN ON EDGES SLIGHTLY

Pass 20 Feb 2021 57,959 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 54,152 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 48,779 miles

Nearside Rear has had repair

Nearside Rear wearing unevenly

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 40,331 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Feb 2017 31,508 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 24,858 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 19,171 miles

nsf tyre wearing unevenly

osf tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 27 Apr 2015 19,171 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsf tyre wearing unevenly

osf tyre wearing unevenly

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 XNJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XNJ, 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 XNJ registered?

AK12 XNJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is AK12 XNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 XNJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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