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CE12 APV

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,694 mi
Last recorded156,694 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 APV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 156,694 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 156,587 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2025 146,518 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 146,452 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 138,529 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2023 117,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 117,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 93,096 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 76,319 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 76,317 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 72,340 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 55,631 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,097 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,133 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,557 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,382 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 23,381 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside inner tail lamp bulb not working

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 APV is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CE12 APV, 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 APV registered?

CE12 APV is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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