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CA61 MXK

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,267 mi
Last recorded100,267 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 MXK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 100,267 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 91,633 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 85,209 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 85,054 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 78,885 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 70,757 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 62,883 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 57,328 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 47,496 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 47,496 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 37,283 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 28,675 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 28,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 21,112 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 13,290 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 MXK is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MXK, 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 MXK registered?

CA61 MXK is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 21 February 2012.

Is CA61 MXK safe to buy?

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