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AO12 DGU

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,097 mi
Last recorded99,097 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 DGU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 99,097 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 99,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 96,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/55 ZR16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 96,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/55 ZR16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 89,969 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 89,969 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2022 85,369 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 83,555 miles

Bracket on O/S headlamp broken (still secure), beam image slightly poor

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked and slightly condensated (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 83,355 miles

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

Bracket on O/S headlamp broken (still secure), beam image slightly poor

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked and slightly condensated (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 79,474 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Jan 2021 79,474 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 76,528 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 69,436 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 69,433 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 61,482 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 52,442 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 42,817 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 42,817 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 31,266 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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AO12 DGU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO12 DGU, 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 AO12 DGU registered?

AO12 DGU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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