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DA62 OJV

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,005 mi
Last recorded72,005 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 OJV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 72,005 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 64,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 57,723 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 57,719 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 48,722 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 40,456 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 37,563 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 35,732 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 31,275 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 26,625 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 24,740 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking outer side wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking outer side wall

Pass 28 Jan 2016 22,244 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 OJV is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OJV, 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 OJV registered?

DA62 OJV is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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