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AK62 PKJ

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,770 mi
Last recorded75,770 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 PKJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 75,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 71,906 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 68,205 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 68,197 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))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 64,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Washer jet weak.

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 64,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Washer jet weak.

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 61,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Washer jet weak.

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 61,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Washer jet weak.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 58,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner edges , showing layers , treads are 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 58,174 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner edges , showing layers , treads are 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 54,411 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge tread is at 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge tread is at 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 48,012 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in both front top shock mounts.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 40,788 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 40,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 32,862 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 26,615 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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AK62 PKJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK62 PKJ, 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 AK62 PKJ registered?

AK62 PKJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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