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AV62 TWU

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,099 mi
Last recorded63,099 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 TWU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 63,099 miles

Front Os and ns front steering arms corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Os and ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Os and ns (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule os and ns rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 59,910 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side rear to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 56,882 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms have slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 52,064 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 50,011 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 47,329 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 46,888 miles

All tyres perished

Rear Brake pads next service

Pass 29 Jul 2019 46,060 miles

All tyres perished

Exhaust bolts to cat rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2018 44,292 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 42,255 miles

rear discs surface rust

Fail 10 Aug 2017 42,255 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front discs rusty and worn uneven

rear discs surface rust

Pass 3 Aug 2016 39,886 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,248 miles

brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2015 36,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake discs corroded

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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AV62 TWU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red 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 AV62 TWU, 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 AV62 TWU registered?

AV62 TWU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is AV62 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 TWU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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