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CE12 VMD

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,743 mi
Last recorded62,743 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 VMD
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 62,743 miles

Advise slight play in steering column joints

Fail 6 Feb 2026 62,743 miles

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

Advise slight play in steering column joints

Pass 7 Feb 2025 59,703 miles

Advise play in steering column joints

Fail 7 Feb 2025 59,703 miles

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

Advise play in steering column joints

Pass 7 Feb 2024 57,148 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 57,148 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 54,992 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 54,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 53,235 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 51,308 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 48,335 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 48,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 44,353 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 40,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 34,584 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 30,005 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 26,275 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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CE12 VMD is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 VMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE12 VMD registered?

CE12 VMD is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is CE12 VMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 VMD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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