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BT12 DXP

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,161 mi
Last recorded87,161 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 DXP
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 87,161 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 87,161 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 73,804 miles

Engine oil on minimum

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Bumper not mounted correctly but is secure

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wipers not clearing fully

Fail 17 Jan 2025 73,803 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Switch does not return to off automatically (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below 1.6mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below 1.6mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil on minimum

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Bumper not mounted correctly but is secure

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wipers not clearing fully

Pass 25 Jan 2024 64,546 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 52,976 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 47,255 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 45,026 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 39,168 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 39,166 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall exposing ply / cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre rubber has perished / cracked around outside edge, deep enough to expose ply / cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 32,754 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 28,287 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 28,286 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2016 22,657 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 17,651 miles

inboard edge of the nearside front tyre is worn.

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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BT12 DXP is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BT12 DXP, 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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BT12 DXP is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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