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AU12 XGL

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,045 mi
Last recorded75,045 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XGL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 75,045 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 68,639 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 62,331 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 54,878 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 54,878 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 48,509 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 48,508 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 44,238 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 44,238 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 42,483 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 39,264 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 36,053 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 31,650 miles

Nearside Front split in tyre tread

Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,866 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 20,335 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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AU12 XGL 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 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 XGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU12 XGL registered?

AU12 XGL is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AU12 XGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 XGL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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