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AP61 AZU

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,517 mi
Last recorded99,517 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP61 AZU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 99,517 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 85,988 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 85,940 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 85,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low & lipped disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low & lipped disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 80,315 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Reflective backing deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Reflective backing deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 75,120 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 75,096 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 75,066 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 69,577 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 64,965 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 64,956 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 59,179 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 55,012 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2018 53,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 46,767 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 40,955 miles

Front brake disc corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 May 2015 34,618 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 34,030 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 33,974 miles

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

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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AP61 AZU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AP61 AZU, 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 AP61 AZU registered?

AP61 AZU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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