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CA12 OUJ

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,232 mi
Last recorded88,232 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 OUJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 88,232 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 83,899 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 79,935 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 76,650 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 71,900 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 68,259 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 63,258 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Oct 2019 63,254 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 57,538 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 44,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 19 Aug 2016 35,386 miles

Rear brake discs scored

Front tyres 3mm 205/55/16 91h

Slight movement in n/s/f strut top mounting

Fail 19 Aug 2016 35,386 miles

Front tyres 3mm 205/55/16 91h

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake discs scored

Slight movement in n/s/f strut top mounting

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 27,459 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 27,459 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OUJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CA12 OUJ, 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 OUJ registered?

CA12 OUJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is CA12 OUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 OUJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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