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AO62 NFD

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,240 mi
Last recorded101,240 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 NFD
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 101,240 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 101,237 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked through centre (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 101,225 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 101,225 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 100,124 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 100,124 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 85,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 72,161 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 72,161 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 58,391 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Oct 2019 58,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 44,545 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 37,258 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 30,095 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 21,632 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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AO62 NFD is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AO62 NFD, 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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AO62 NFD is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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