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CK12 DPF

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,887 mi
Last recorded69,887 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 DPF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 69,887 miles

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

corrosion on front off side suspension arm

corrosion on front sub frame

corrosion on rear axle

rear brake pads half worn

rear off side and near side tyres trad cracking

tail end of exhaust brackit broken

Fail 22 Oct 2025 69,887 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on front off side suspension arm

corrosion on front sub frame

corrosion on rear axle

rear brake pads half worn

rear off side and near side tyres trad cracking

tail end of exhaust brackit broken

Pass 3 Oct 2024 62,724 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 56,394 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 53,825 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 53,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 50,997 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 48,758 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 44,960 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 39,463 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,457 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 May 2016 28,102 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,867 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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CK12 DPF 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 84.6%.

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 CK12 DPF, 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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CK12 DPF is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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