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AX12 COU

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,022 mi
Last recorded36,022 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 COU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 36,022 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 34,589 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 32,759 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 30,707 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 28,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 26,808 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 25,095 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 22,684 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Are Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 19,585 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 15,453 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2016 10,935 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 7,784 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 7,784 miles

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

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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AX12 COU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AX12 COU, 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 AX12 COU registered?

AX12 COU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is AX12 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 COU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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