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CIB 2251

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,981 mi
Last recorded70,981 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIB 2251
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 70,981 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 70,273 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 69,666 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 68,225 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 67,003 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 65,505 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 65,505 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tyre pressures looking low

Pass 13 Jul 2019 62,934 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 62,934 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 59,293 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 13 Jul 2017 56,371 miles

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

Offside Front low on outer edge

Fail 13 Jul 2017 56,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front low on outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2017 54,824 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 43,978 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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CIB 2251 is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CIB 2251, 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 CIB 2251 registered?

CIB 2251 is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is CIB 2251 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CIB 2251 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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