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DG12 FXK

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,183 mi
Last recorded35,183 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 FXK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 35,183 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 35,183 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 33,417 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 64,498 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 31,433 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 29,394 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 27,449 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 25,846 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 25,433 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 24,001 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 18 Aug 2018 22,718 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 20,883 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 18,502 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 17,112 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 17,112 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 FXK is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red 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 DG12 FXK, 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

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What year was DG12 FXK registered?

DG12 FXK is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is DG12 FXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 FXK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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