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AO12 XJZ

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,858 mi
Last recorded56,858 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XJZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 56,858 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 56,858 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 51,443 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 44,695 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 44,625 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 38,931 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 32,023 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 30,447 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 29,161 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 25,899 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 25,898 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 23,218 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 19,801 miles

both rear tyres have small surface cracks in tyre tread

Pass 23 Jun 2016 15,725 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 15,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 12,442 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 XJZ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc 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 XJZ, 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 AO12 XJZ registered?

AO12 XJZ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is AO12 XJZ safe to buy?

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