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B10 XAH

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,979 mi
Last recorded61,979 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 XAH
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 61,979 miles

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 20 Jan 2025 59,997 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 24 Jan 2024 55,554 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 50,305 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 50,305 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 45,142 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 45,142 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 41,141 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 41,141 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 38,025 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 32,612 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2018 24,644 miles

Nearside Front tyre has wear on outer edge of tread

Offside Front tyre has wear on outer edge of tread

child seats fitted through nearside and offside rear seat belts unable to check seat belts

Fail 19 Jan 2018 24,643 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre has wear on outer edge of tread

Offside Front tyre has wear on outer edge of tread

child seats fitted through nearside and offside rear seat belts unable to check seat belts

Pass 26 Jan 2017 17,472 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 8,430 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 8,183 miles

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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B10 XAH is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc 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 B10 XAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B10 XAH registered?

B10 XAH is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is B10 XAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 XAH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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