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BD12 LMO

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,813 mi
Last recorded67,813 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 LMO
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 67,813 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 65,859 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 64,133 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 61,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 and cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 61,713 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 and cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 59,707 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 57,805 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 56,540 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 54,639 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 52,185 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,143 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,389 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 43,130 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 42,666 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 32,302 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2015 32,302 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BD12 LMO is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD12 LMO, 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 BD12 LMO registered?

BD12 LMO is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is BD12 LMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 LMO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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