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AV12 KUN

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,810 mi
Last recorded76,810 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 KUN
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 76,810 miles

Front Both brake discs worn but not excessively

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Both brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Apr 2025 75,494 miles

R/Discs corroded

Rear springs corroded

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 74,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 74,620 miles

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

Handbrake just met legal requirements 16%

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

R/Disc's corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2023 74,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Handbrake just met legal requirements 16%

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

R/Disc's corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2022 74,491 miles

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

R/Discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2021 74,135 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 70,011 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 65,160 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 59,734 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 54,538 miles

Front both steering arms have slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2016 50,619 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 27 Apr 2015 43,114 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2015 43,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KUN is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc 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 KUN, 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 KUN registered?

AV12 KUN is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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