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CA12 HZM

2012 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,426 mi
Last recorded141,426 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 HZM
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 141,426 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 141,425 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 133,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 125,101 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 125,101 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 114,903 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 114,903 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 106,468 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,619 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 98,619 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 87,031 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 87,031 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,431 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 72,431 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 54,194 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 40,779 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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CA12 HZM is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CA12 HZM, 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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What year was CA12 HZM registered?

CA12 HZM is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 5 August 2012.

Is CA12 HZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 HZM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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