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AO12 ZDG

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,778 mi
Last recorded87,778 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZDG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 87,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 82,567 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 82,567 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 75,668 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides at wear limit + inner edges 0mm also cuts in tread and cracked/perished - recommend to replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides recorded low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 68,568 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 68,568 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 62,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/split + cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 62,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/split + cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 56,298 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

Pass 10 Aug 2020 54,143 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

Pass 19 Aug 2019 49,933 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not seen fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 49,823 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not seen fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 46,194 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 46,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 42,246 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 37,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 33,594 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 33,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 31,902 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 31,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZDG is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZDG, 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 ZDG registered?

AO12 ZDG is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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