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DF12 JXH

2012 Kia Venga

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,167 mi
Last recorded75,167 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 JXH
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 75,167 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 72,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall/tread starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 70,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on inner edge and slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stability/traction button sticking.

Pass 15 Dec 2022 69,008 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 67,298 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 67,298 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 65,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 59,827 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 54,274 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 47,723 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Aug 2017 41,152 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,715 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 27,176 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 24,869 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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DF12 JXH is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JXH, 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 JXH registered?

DF12 JXH is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is DF12 JXH safe to buy?

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