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DE12 OSY

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,603 mi
Last recorded79,603 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 OSY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 79,603 miles

both rear ferrules corroded

underside of vehicle generally becoming corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2025 78,707 miles

both rear brake hose ,referrals becoming corroded

rear subframe becoming corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 77,643 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs corroded.

Fuel tank corroded.

Both front coil springs corroded (bottom coil)

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2023 76,076 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 74,190 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 72,219 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 72,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 70,110 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,563 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,604 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 64,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 51,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 39,414 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,465 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 OSY is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE12 OSY, 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 OSY registered?

DE12 OSY is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is DE12 OSY safe to buy?

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