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CA12 UPJ

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,822 mi
Last recorded87,822 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 UPJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 87,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 85,804 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 79,204 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 79,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 76,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 76,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 64,730 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle/beam & rear lower spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake disc backplate corroded/rotted - both sides

Pass 21 Jul 2021 57,966 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear coil springs rusted at base

Pass 5 Aug 2020 51,817 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ignition switch worn

Pass 7 Aug 2019 44,984 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 44,984 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 37,466 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 30,322 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split in dust cover (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 30,322 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split in dust cover (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 2mm depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 2mm depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 2.5 mm depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 23,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 2mm depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 2mm depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 2.5 mm depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 17,169 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 UPJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc 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 CA12 UPJ, 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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CA12 UPJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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