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CE62 RXJ

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,173 mi
Last recorded79,173 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 RXJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 79,173 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 71,082 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 65,617 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 65,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2023 58,974 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 58,974 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 51,862 miles

Offside Rear seat belt not checked due to baby seat fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2021 46,739 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 43,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 43,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 40,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 38,009 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 30,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 21,715 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 14,097 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Fail 18 Sep 2015 14,097 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near and offside (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

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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CE62 RXJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE62 RXJ, 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 CE62 RXJ registered?

CE62 RXJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is CE62 RXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE62 RXJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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