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AO12 OFV

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,048 mi
Last recorded68,048 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 68,048 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 68,048 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 62,216 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 60,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 59,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 57,341 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 57,341 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 54,530 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 52,824 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 49,269 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 45,541 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 45,541 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,893 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,955 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 34,955 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,082 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 OFV 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 OFV, 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 OFV registered?

AO12 OFV is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is AO12 OFV safe to buy?

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