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DE12 LRN

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,250 mi
Last recorded88,250 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 LRN
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 88,250 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 80,491 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside, offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 80,491 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside, offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 72,651 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 64,551 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 58,309 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 52,534 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 51,849 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 51,849 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 48,210 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 44,472 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 44,469 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2017 38,972 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 32,626 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,624 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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DE12 LRN is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE12 LRN, 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 LRN registered?

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

Is DE12 LRN safe to buy?

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