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AU62 UGS

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,266 mi
Last recorded34,266 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 UGS
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 34,266 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 36,930 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 33,564 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 33,082 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 32,702 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 31,874 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 30,887 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 28,513 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 25,798 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 25,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 21,256 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 15,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AU62 UGS is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AU62 UGS, 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

How do I check the history of AU62 UGS?

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What year was AU62 UGS registered?

AU62 UGS is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is AU62 UGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 UGS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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