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DA12 GOK

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,985 mi
Last recorded57,985 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 GOK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 57,985 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 57,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 50,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 42,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 34,076 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Dec 2022 34,076 miles

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 32,525 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 32,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 29,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 29,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 25,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 25,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 19,883 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 19,883 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 14,218 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 10,031 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 GOK is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GOK, 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 GOK registered?

DA12 GOK is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is DA12 GOK safe to buy?

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