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AU62 ZSJ

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,920 mi
Last recorded96,920 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 ZSJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 96,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 94,416 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 90,922 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 85,495 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 79,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 71,592 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside headlamp rear bracket is broken, lamp is still secure

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 62,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear bracket is broken but lamp is still secure

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 62,077 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear bracket is broken but lamp is still secure

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 51,390 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 51,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front tyre sidewall has lumps but not adversely affecting tyre structure

Offside Rear tyre sidewall has lumps but not adversely affecting tyre structure

Pass 15 May 2018 43,262 miles

both rear tyre treads perished

Fail 14 May 2018 43,262 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre treads perished

Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,199 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2016 22,174 miles

Front discs corrosion

Rear discs corrosion

Pass 15 May 2015 10,742 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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AU62 ZSJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red 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 AU62 ZSJ, 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 AU62 ZSJ registered?

AU62 ZSJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 3 October 2012.

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