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CP61 OMJ

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

149,184 mi
Last recorded149,184 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 OMJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 149,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

FUEL TANK VERY RUSTY

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 149,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

FUEL TANK VERY RUSTY

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 139,005 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 128,136 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 115,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 115,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 101,154 miles

Child seats fitted to rear

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 101,154 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child seats fitted to rear

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 87,010 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 87,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 72,102 miles

N/s/r bumper damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2019 72,102 miles

N/s/r bumper damaged

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 57,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 57,093 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 44,534 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 44,534 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 32,234 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 32,234 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 18,529 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

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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CP61 OMJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CP61 OMJ, 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 CP61 OMJ registered?

CP61 OMJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 22 February 2012.

Is CP61 OMJ safe to buy?

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