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DF12 VFS

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,195 mi
Last recorded109,195 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 VFS
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 109,195 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 108,746 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

Front wiper poor

Nearside Front wearing inner tread

engine oil leck

Pass 2 Jan 2024 98,037 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 85,382 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 76,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 76,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 67,870 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 58,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 52,796 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 46,554 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 36,161 miles

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

front brake pads seem low

n/s/r inner tyre tread worn

Pass 6 Aug 2015 25,605 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 VFS is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VFS, 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 VFS registered?

DF12 VFS is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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