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BV12 XCP

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,471 mi
Last recorded105,471 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XCP
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 105,471 miles

Gearbox sump is corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle is corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2026 105,471 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Gearbox sump is corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2024 99,642 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both NSR brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shocker top mounting has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both OSR brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear axle is corroding

Fail 13 Dec 2024 99,642 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both NSR brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shocker top mounting has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both OSR brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear axle is corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2024 92,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle mounted brake hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Caliper mounted brake hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shocker top mounting is very slightly worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle mounted brake hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle mounted brake hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Caliper mounted brake hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 92,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also tyre is worn badly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle mounted brake hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Caliper mounted brake hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shocker top mounting is very slightly worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle mounted brake hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle mounted brake hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Caliper mounted brake hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 83,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 83,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 77,706 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 71,616 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole in the boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush noisy when turning steering (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Radiator lower support panel is corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2020 64,964 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 54,455 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 43,777 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 34,797 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2016 34,797 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 30,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 25,192 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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BV12 XCP is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV12 XCP, 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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BV12 XCP is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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