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CP12 GHJ

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,728 mi
Last recorded136,728 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 GHJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 136,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 136,725 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 126,762 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 126,594 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 118,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.52mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 118,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.52mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 106,686 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 95,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored suspect brake pads worn out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin scored disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm & inner edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn out 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 95,061 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored suspect brake pads worn out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin scored disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm & inner edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn out 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 80,007 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 80,007 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 68,793 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 63,848 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 54,253 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 54,253 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 45,934 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 45,625 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 37,686 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 35,189 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 35,189 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSR tyre sidewall has slight damage but not showing cords or ply

OSR tyre sidewall perishing

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 GHJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CP12 GHJ, 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 GHJ registered?

CP12 GHJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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