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AU12 XHG

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,775 mi
Last recorded28,775 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XHG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 28,775 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 28,541 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 27,190 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 24,968 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 23,572 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 22,040 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 20,618 miles

1/ both front tyres wearing on edges and becoming perished

2/ both rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 2 Feb 2019 18,715 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 18,715 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 18,856 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 14,529 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 14,529 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 11,156 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 7,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 7,630 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 XHG is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc 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 XHG, 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 XHG registered?

AU12 XHG is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is AU12 XHG safe to buy?

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