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CP62 DHX

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,006 mi
Last recorded80,006 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 DHX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 80,006 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2026 80,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 76,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AND VARIOUS PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear REAR BACK PLATES CORRODED

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FUEL TANK CORRODED AROUND SEEMS DETERIORATED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

WIPERS POOR

various suspension and steering components corroded

Fail 14 May 2025 76,422 miles

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

Rear REAR BACK PLATES CORRODED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AND VARIOUS PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FUEL TANK CORRODED AROUND SEEMS DETERIORATED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

WIPERS POOR

various suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 14 May 2024 75,397 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 75,390 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 74,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

front suspension arms corroded

Pass 16 May 2022 73,459 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REARS HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 72,692 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,599 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 70,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 64,515 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 54,111 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 54,011 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 43,156 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 2 Nov 2016 33,482 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 24,679 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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CP62 DHX is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CP62 DHX, 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 CP62 DHX registered?

CP62 DHX is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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