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DA62 AWU

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,625 mi
Last recorded76,625 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 AWU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 76,625 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 76,585 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 61,295 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 61,237 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 59,462 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 55,506 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 52,133 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 48,770 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 44,401 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 44,401 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 38,659 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 34,047 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 29,524 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,857 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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DA62 AWU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DA62 AWU, 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 DA62 AWU registered?

DA62 AWU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 10 November 2012.

Is DA62 AWU safe to buy?

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