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AV12 LVW

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,202 mi
Last recorded114,202 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 114,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 105,045 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 95,925 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 87,426 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 79,396 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 79,396 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 71,027 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 64,101 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front tyres unevenly worn in the centre of the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front tyres cracked in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread outer half @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber is coated in oil and has limited damping effect.

Fail 22 Feb 2020 64,101 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front tyres unevenly worn in the centre of the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front tyres cracked in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Screen wash fluid bottle empty. (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread outer half @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber is coated in oil and has limited damping effect.

Pass 18 Feb 2019 52,493 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 52,493 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 38,296 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 25,738 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 18,594 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 14,640 miles

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Mar 2015 14,640 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

rear tyres perished

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

AV12 LVW is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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