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DF12 VFN

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,563 mi
Last recorded36,563 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 VFN
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 36,563 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 34,336 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 31,206 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 28,586 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 25,612 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 22,183 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 22,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 19,406 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 16,636 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 16,636 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 16,622 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 15,533 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 15,533 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes 39% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jul 2015 12,228 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 VFN is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VFN, 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

How do I check the history of DF12 VFN?

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What year was DF12 VFN registered?

DF12 VFN is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 July 2012.

Is DF12 VFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 VFN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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