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CV12 DVK

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,524 mi
Last recorded107,524 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 DVK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 107,524 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

front sub frame corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 105,074 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle front sub frame corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 101,361 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underside coated in wax oil/ under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis brake pipes and suspension components

Pass 18 Oct 2022 97,544 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2021 85,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 75,879 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 67,441 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 57,541 miles

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

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

advise both rear brake backing plates corroding

advise both rear rear brakes slightly binding , surface corrosion rear axle, fuel tank brake hose ferruells,rear brake pipes and front subframe.

advise underguards arch covers [plastic trim fitted not allowing full inspection of some components within prescribed area

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in steering arm joint ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 45,889 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 36,539 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 36,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,636 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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CV12 DVK is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CV12 DVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV12 DVK registered?

CV12 DVK is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is CV12 DVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV12 DVK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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