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AO61 VLD

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,436 mi
Last recorded95,436 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 VLD
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 95,436 miles

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

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

slight notch in steering

Pass 21 Feb 2025 89,921 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 84,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 77,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 77,877 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 70,232 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 63,135 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 58,503 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 50,576 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 43,385 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,179 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,248 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 30,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 24,320 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 23,114 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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AO61 VLD is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO61 VLD, 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 AO61 VLD registered?

AO61 VLD is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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The MOT history for AO61 VLD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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