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AV12 EAX

2012 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,021 mi
Last recorded139,021 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 EAX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 139,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Oct 2023 139,002 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Oct 2022 119,075 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Oct 2022 119,069 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front disc backplate bent up

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 100,723 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 97,902 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 92,041 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 78,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 78,973 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users emits excessive blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 66,834 miles

Both front tyres perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 53,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,150 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and perished/starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,569 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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AV12 EAX is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV12 EAX, 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 AV12 EAX registered?

AV12 EAX is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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