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DE12 VWB

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,680 mi
Last recorded101,680 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 VWB
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 101,680 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 96,265 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 91,863 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount bearing has slight play

Fail 3 Jun 2021 91,863 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mount bearing has slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2020 88,700 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to cords being exposed on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 88,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to cords being exposed on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 84,558 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 84,558 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 80,334 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 65,795 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 38,146 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread slight uneven wear and slight cracking to tread

front both wiper blades leaving smears on window screen

Fail 9 May 2016 38,146 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre tread slight uneven wear and slight cracking to tread

front both wiper blades leaving smears on window screen

Pass 17 Apr 2015 8,164 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 VWB is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

DE12 VWB is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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