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DE62 VNP

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,346 mi
Last recorded81,346 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 VNP
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 81,346 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 81,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 77,703 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 73,579 miles

Nearside Front tyre scuffed on side wall

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 69,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerb damaged not through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 66,370 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))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 63,707 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2020 60,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Screenwash leaking into tailgate.

Rear Wiper split.

Pass 23 Feb 2019 52,198 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 52,112 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 43,273 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 43,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 35,145 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 24,646 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 21,552 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 21,552 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DE62 VNP is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE62 VNP, 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 DE62 VNP registered?

DE62 VNP is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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