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DA12 FSS

2012 Kia Venga

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,427 mi
Last recorded85,427 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 FSS
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 85,427 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 85,425 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 72,540 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 70,775 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 62,598 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 62,598 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 56,832 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 52,141 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 46,628 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

advise both front tyres wearing inner tread

Fail 20 Jun 2020 46,628 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cracked

advise both front tyres wearing inner tread

Pass 20 May 2019 43,143 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 38,928 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 34,127 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 27,565 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 20,855 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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DA12 FSS is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA12 FSS, 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 DA12 FSS registered?

DA12 FSS is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is DA12 FSS safe to buy?

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