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CV12 TNL

2012 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,897 mi
Last recorded87,897 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 TNL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 87,897 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 81,210 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 81,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 70,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges 205/55X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges 205/55X16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 66,196 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 66,195 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 61,473 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 55,369 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 55,369 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 51,689 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 51,688 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 41,977 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 37,598 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 35,174 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 32,289 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 23 Jun 2016 32,289 miles

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2015 28,328 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 TNL is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,582cc diesel 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 CV12 TNL, 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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CV12 TNL is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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