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DA62 EJL

2012 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,820 mi
Last recorded88,820 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 EJL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 88,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 88,820 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 84,565 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 76,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 76,548 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 68,297 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 68,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 61,534 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 54,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 54,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 50,391 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 43,275 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 43,275 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 34,888 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 29,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 29,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 22,772 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 EJL is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DA62 EJL, 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 EJL registered?

DA62 EJL is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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