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AO12 DVJ

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,786 mi
Last recorded124,786 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 DVJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 124,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 May 2026 124,786 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 117,868 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section ( at mot limits) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 109,560 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 15 May 2024 109,559 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 16 May 2023 103,951 miles

front exhaust flexi section becoming deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2022 95,257 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2022 95,257 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 87,807 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 May 2020 81,093 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2020 81,093 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 72,316 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 60,270 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 49,715 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly and thin on inner edge. Block treaded.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 May 2016 39,889 miles

Tow hitch not fitted at time of test.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,354 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly and thin on edges. (Block Treaded)

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 DVJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc 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 AO12 DVJ, 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 DVJ registered?

AO12 DVJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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