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DG12 RMV

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,645 mi
Last recorded67,645 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 67,645 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 62,818 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 58,365 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 54,378 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 51,351 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 46,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have light perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 40,938 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 34,510 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,463 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 27,463 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 17,864 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 RMV is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RMV, 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 RMV registered?

DG12 RMV is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is DG12 RMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 RMV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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