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CP12 AXR

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,474 mi
Last recorded79,474 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 AXR
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 79,474 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2025 79,474 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 78,370 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2024 78,370 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 76,475 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 75,343 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 74,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 71,806 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 64,760 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 56,802 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,571 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 41,483 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 35,514 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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CP12 AXR is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel 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 CP12 AXR, 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 CP12 AXR registered?

CP12 AXR is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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