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BD61 XBA

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,572 mi
Last recorded86,572 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 XBA
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 86,572 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & general rust underneath (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear tyre has cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 78,703 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & rear axle is rusty (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 66,210 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & windscreen is minor damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 54,315 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 54,243 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 44,532 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 27,887 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 24,358 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 21,091 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 18,040 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 18,040 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 13,279 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 8,845 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 3,998 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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BD61 XBA is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BD61 XBA, 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 BD61 XBA registered?

BD61 XBA is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is BD61 XBA safe to buy?

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