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AU12 ZDG

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,809 mi
Last recorded60,809 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 ZDG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 60,809 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken, could weld

Pass 18 Aug 2025 59,172 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 55,228 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 55,226 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blockage? (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 53,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 51,405 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 49,906 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 49,905 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked/nail in tread

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 19 Aug 2020 48,412 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 46,199 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 43,928 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 38,814 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perishing in the tread

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 29,617 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in the tread

Nearside front tyres has abnormal wear and perishing

Fail 15 Jun 2016 29,587 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres cracking in the tread

Nearside front tyres has abnormal wear and perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2015 21,242 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 20,109 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 ZDG is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZDG, 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 ZDG registered?

AU12 ZDG is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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The MOT history for AU12 ZDG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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