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CE12 AMK

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,104 mi
Last recorded46,104 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 AMK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 46,104 miles

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

Offside Front strut top mount has slight free play

Pass 12 Feb 2025 42,934 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 40,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 39,719 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 36,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 31,343 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 27,365 miles

Offside Front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Rear bothside tyres perished on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jan 2019 21,942 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 16,664 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 10,827 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 6,897 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 2,014 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 2,014 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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CE12 AMK is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CE12 AMK, 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 CE12 AMK registered?

CE12 AMK is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is CE12 AMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 AMK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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