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AO12 FXK

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,750 mi
Last recorded57,750 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 57,750 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 57,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 56,582 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 56,582 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 54,862 miles

Front brake discs lightly corroded on inner braking surface

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre lightly cracked in tread area

Pass 16 Apr 2019 51,710 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 48,618 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perishing.

Fail 1 May 2018 48,618 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres cracked/perishing.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 43,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,189 miles

ALL 4 Brake discs worn/starting to lip

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 16 Mar 2016 36,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55-16 91H (4.1.D.1b)

ALL 4 Brake discs worn/starting to lip

ALL 4 Tyres severely perished/splitting

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer shoulders very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer shoulders very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 27,626 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 FXK is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXK, 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 FXK registered?

AO12 FXK is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is AO12 FXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 FXK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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