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AV12 FGZ

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,553 mi
Last recorded113,553 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 FGZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 113,553 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 113,553 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 107,407 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 100,607 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 92,605 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 81,122 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2021 81,122 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 71,738 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 58,746 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 54,093 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 46,545 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 46,545 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,859 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 39,859 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,801 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 26,503 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 FGZ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FGZ, 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

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What year was AV12 FGZ registered?

AV12 FGZ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is AV12 FGZ safe to buy?

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