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DG12 FWO

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

94,173 mi
Last recorded94,173 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 FWO
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 94,173 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 82,681 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 74,240 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 74,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 68,539 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 61,274 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 53,364 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 44,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 32,266 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 21,370 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 21,350 miles

Front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Front wiper blades are worn

Wheel nut missing on N/s/r wheel

Pass 6 Jul 2016 19,705 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2015 15,166 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 14,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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DG12 FWO is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel 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 DG12 FWO, 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 DG12 FWO registered?

DG12 FWO is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is DG12 FWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 FWO 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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