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CP62 HEJ

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,479 mi
Last recorded49,479 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 HEJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 49,479 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 46,538 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 42,724 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 39,065 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 35,896 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2020 34,622 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 31,742 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 12 Nov 2018 25,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2017 14,874 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sets (3.6.B.4e)

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

advise slight corrosion to fuel tank

advise under guards fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2017 14,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sets (3.6.B.4e)

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

advise slight corrosion to fuel tank

advise under guards fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 11,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing and cracking but not showing cords

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and cracking but not showing cords

Offside Front Tyre perishing and cracking but not showing cords

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and cracking but not showing cords

Fail 14 Nov 2016 11,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre perishing and cracking but not showing cords

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and cracking but not showing cords

Offside Front Tyre perishing and cracking but not showing cords

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and cracking but not showing cords

Pass 12 Nov 2015 8,286 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 HEJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc 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 CP62 HEJ, 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 HEJ registered?

CP62 HEJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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