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CA61 KBV

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,338 mi
Last recorded85,338 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 KBV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 85,338 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 81,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 75,856 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 71,260 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 66,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn below 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 63,340 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 60,803 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 53,381 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 47,632 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 40,548 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 33,485 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 26,471 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 KBV is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KBV, 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 KBV registered?

CA61 KBV is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is CA61 KBV safe to buy?

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