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DF12 VFV

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,291 mi
Last recorded60,291 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 60,291 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 57,517 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 57,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 53,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 49,794 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 45,339 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 41,310 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 38,035 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 34,175 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 28,981 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 25,860 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 20,993 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 20,993 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 16,299 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 16,299 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VFV is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

DF12 VFV is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is DF12 VFV safe to buy?

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