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DG12 FWT

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,463 mi
Last recorded105,463 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 FWT
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 105,463 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 98,152 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 92,023 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2023 92,023 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 81,602 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 67,979 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 67,979 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 57,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 50,651 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 40,160 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 30,367 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 21,042 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 16,388 miles

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 21 Jan 2015 12,390 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 FWT is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG12 FWT?

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What year was DG12 FWT registered?

DG12 FWT is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is DG12 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 FWT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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