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DA12 FSK

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,116 mi
Last recorded129,116 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 FSK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 129,116 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 112,659 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 112,586 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 96,774 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 96,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 81,864 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2022 68,996 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 57,171 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 51,672 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking and wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 51,672 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking and wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 46,462 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 46,462 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 41,758 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2017 36,553 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 36,553 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 30,866 miles

osr parking brake effort slightly low.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 23,617 miles

both front tyres are wearing inner edges

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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DA12 FSK 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 DA12 FSK, 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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DA12 FSK is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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