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DF61 GXK

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,999 mi
Last recorded76,999 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 GXK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 76,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Spring carrier corroded but not seriously weakened

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 74,286 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 71,181 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 64,321 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 64,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm legal limit 1.6 and wearing heavily on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 54,483 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 54,283 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 49,047 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 46,011 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 41,713 miles

slight corrosion on inner faces of rear brake discs

Pass 15 Jan 2018 36,478 miles

Horn sound distorted

Nearside Front Brakes slightly binding

Pass 19 Jan 2017 31,603 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 25,558 miles

Offside wiper smearing screen

Pass 22 Jan 2015 17,863 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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DF61 GXK is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol 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 DF61 GXK, 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 DF61 GXK registered?

DF61 GXK is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is DF61 GXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 GXK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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