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DF12 FZK

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,661 mi
Last recorded59,661 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 FZK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 59,661 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 59,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 56,746 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 53,493 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 53,493 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 48,387 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 42,672 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 36,994 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 31,504 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 25,152 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 17,931 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 10,725 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 10,050 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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DF12 FZK is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DF12 FZK, 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 DF12 FZK registered?

DF12 FZK is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is DF12 FZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 FZK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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