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DE12 VGL

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,081 mi
Last recorded57,081 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 57,081 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 49,261 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 45,835 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 45,685 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 44,665 miles

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

STEERING / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SURFACE CORRISION

Fail 26 May 2022 44,665 miles

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

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

STEERING / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SURFACE CORRISION

Pass 3 Jun 2021 42,932 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 41,398 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION /STEERING COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 16 Jun 2020 41,397 miles

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

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

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

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION /STEERING COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 11 Apr 2019 37,894 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 32,888 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 27,668 miles

Both wiper blades smearing

Front pads getting low

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 21,777 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 14,935 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 VGL is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc 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 VGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE12 VGL registered?

DE12 VGL is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is DE12 VGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 VGL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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