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DE12 FZU

2012 Kia Venga

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,966 mi
Last recorded111,966 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 FZU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 111,966 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 111,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2025 103,907 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 103,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 96,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper loose not likely to become detached

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 87,123 miles

Offside Front Inner Front Bumper mountings corroded bumper insecure secured - but not likely to become detached splash guard damaged

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both movement slight (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides worn edges close to limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2022 81,467 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached splash gaurd damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 75,230 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also radiator support arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 75,230 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also radiator support arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 72,172 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 60,792 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 60,762 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Hose to caliper leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2018 46,606 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 46,414 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,081 miles

Front brake pads getting close

Rear brake pads getting close

Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,822 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DE12 FZU is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE12 FZU, 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 DE12 FZU registered?

DE12 FZU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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