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CA61 DTV

2012 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,463 mi
Last recorded43,463 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 DTV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 43,463 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 41,643 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 41,641 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 40,138 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 38,580 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 36,887 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 35,520 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 31,803 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 31,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 28,758 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 25,728 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 25,728 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 21,293 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 17,571 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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CA61 DTV is a 2012 Kia Venga in White 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 CA61 DTV, 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 CA61 DTV registered?

CA61 DTV is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is CA61 DTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA61 DTV 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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