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AX12 DXF

2012 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,491 mi
Last recorded68,491 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 DXF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 68,491 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 62,369 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 58,875 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 58,875 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 56,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 45,363 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 39,389 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 37,949 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 35,732 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 32,467 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 32,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,376 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 24,715 miles

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 DXF is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DXF, 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 DXF registered?

AX12 DXF is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is AX12 DXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 DXF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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