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BV62 UWH

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,522 mi
Last recorded118,522 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 UWH
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 118,522 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 118,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil filter & sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 111,050 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 104,133 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 104,129 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 95,954 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Oct 2022 95,551 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2021 86,711 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 78,678 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 78,678 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 69,560 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 59,617 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 59,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 47,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91v nblue (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 37,537 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 37,537 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,773 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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BV62 UWH 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 64.7%.

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 BV62 UWH, 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 BV62 UWH registered?

BV62 UWH is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is BV62 UWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 UWH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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