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C3 KAY

2012 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,570 mi
Last recorded49,570 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 KAY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 49,570 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 47,260 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 45,039 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 42,506 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 38,876 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 36,256 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 34,484 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mount play and lift

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

Pass 13 May 2019 31,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper strut mount play and lift

Pass 14 May 2018 28,108 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 25,143 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 21,808 miles

both wiper blades starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 18,194 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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C3 KAY is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C3 KAY, 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 C3 KAY registered?

C3 KAY is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is C3 KAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 KAY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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