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AU12 WCC

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,110 mi
Last recorded77,110 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WCC
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 77,110 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 77,099 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 70,674 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 70,668 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 64,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 57,064 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 49,499 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 43,227 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 43,227 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2020 39,062 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 32,723 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 26,227 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 18,119 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 13,350 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 8,790 miles

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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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AU12 WCC is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU12 WCC, 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 AU12 WCC registered?

AU12 WCC is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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