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AK62 PPF

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,197 mi
Last recorded83,197 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 PPF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 83,197 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 82,656 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 82,656 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 81,550 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 81,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2022 75,248 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 75,245 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 67,600 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 63,084 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 60,776 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 58,916 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 58,908 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,491 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,782 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 25,986 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 PPF is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PPF, 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 AK62 PPF registered?

AK62 PPF is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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