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AP12 FZJ

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,446 mi
Last recorded39,446 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 FZJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 39,446 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

n/s front track rod end boot cracking

rear wiper splitting

Fail 8 Jul 2026 39,446 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

n/s front track rod end boot cracking

rear wiper splitting

Pass 8 Jul 2025 37,925 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 36,230 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 36,230 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 34,582 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 32,781 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 31,420 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 30,104 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 28,922 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 28,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2017 25,636 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 22,940 miles

all tyres starting to crack

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2015 19,474 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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AP12 FZJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AP12 FZJ, 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 AP12 FZJ registered?

AP12 FZJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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