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BT61 ZXB

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,395 mi
Last recorded62,395 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 ZXB
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 62,395 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes cracking and axle corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear callipers (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 62,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes cracking and axle corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear callipers (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 59,514 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 56,133 miles

Both rear brake calipers covered in grease

Fail 26 Jan 2024 56,131 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Both rear brake calipers covered in grease

Pass 27 Jan 2023 53,193 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 50,158 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 47,861 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 47,861 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 46,096 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 42,228 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 37,174 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 31,533 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 24,293 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 17,300 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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BT61 ZXB is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT61 ZXB, 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 BT61 ZXB registered?

BT61 ZXB is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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