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AV12 JCU

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,594 mi
Last recorded57,594 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 57,594 miles

REAR axle corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 57,251 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 56,892 miles

under side corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2023 56,876 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 55,865 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2022 55,865 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 54,484 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 53,374 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 52,207 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 49,864 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 46,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,736 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,164 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,857 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV12 JCU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV12 JCU, 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 JCU registered?

AV12 JCU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is AV12 JCU safe to buy?

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