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DE12 LPX

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,682 mi
Last recorded96,682 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 LPX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 96,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2026 96,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Apr 2026 96,668 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing Stalk missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2025 93,676 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2025 93,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2024 89,829 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 89,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 86,697 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 86,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 82,265 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 82,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 79,178 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit and bald on very inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 70,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 May 2019 59,989 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 May 2018 49,890 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 37,694 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 22,452 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 12,238 miles

front tyres inner edge worn smooth

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 LPX is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE12 LPX, 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 LPX registered?

DE12 LPX is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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