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DF61 OLJ

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,054 mi
Last recorded87,054 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 OLJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 87,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 87,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 91H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 80,839 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 73,371 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

ns handbrake slower to increase than os

nsr disc worn and overheated

rear pads starting to crumble

slight play detected at steering wheel...possible steering column uj or pas rack

Pass 31 Aug 2021 64,427 miles

Central Rear seat belt anchorage buckle not available to fully check seat belt, child seat fitted also

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 64,427 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear seat belt anchorage buckle not available to fully check seat belt, child seat fitted also

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 55,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 46,918 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 46,918 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Comes on when stop light switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (e))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation Intermittent fault, stop lamps not light up when the brake is applied (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 42,234 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 38,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 38,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 32,699 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 25,447 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 18,156 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

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 OLJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

DF61 OLJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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