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CV12 TNZ

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,289 mi
Last recorded141,289 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 TNZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 141,289 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 130,899 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 121,978 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 121,972 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2023 115,496 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 106,549 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 106,515 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 97,487 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 84,359 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,117 miles

emissions to low to register

Fail 21 Mar 2019 84,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions to low to register

Pass 7 Mar 2018 68,197 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 68,197 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 47,761 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 47,761 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,848 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 31 Mar 2015 23,329 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 23,329 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 TNZ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TNZ, 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 TNZ registered?

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

Is CV12 TNZ safe to buy?

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