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CA12 WHF

2012 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,657 mi
Last recorded85,657 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 WHF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 85,657 miles

coil springs corroded

front brake pads worn to approx. 2-3mm

front tyres wearing unevenly

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly to markers

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 14 Feb 2024 85,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

coil springs corroded

front brake pads worn to approx. 2-3mm

front tyres wearing unevenly

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly to markers

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 2 Feb 2023 78,839 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly

n/s screen washer poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2023 78,839 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

n/s screen washer poor

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Feb 2022 71,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front tyres wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread

n/s handbrake efficiency slightly lower than o/s

rear brake pads worn to approx. 2-3mm

Pass 19 Feb 2021 63,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake efficiency poor

n/s handbrake slightly lower than o/s

Pass 18 Feb 2020 55,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 49,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 41,443 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 35,127 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 35,127 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 25,295 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 21,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 21,917 miles

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)

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 WHF is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WHF, 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 WHF registered?

CA12 WHF is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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