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DG62 HMY

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,085 mi
Last recorded137,085 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 HMY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 137,085 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 130,668 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 130,603 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 122,604 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 122,604 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 117,575 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))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 117,575 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 105,964 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 82,627 miles

under body covered with under sill

Pass 4 Sep 2020 80,789 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 80,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 76,276 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,777 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 65,733 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 57,665 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Sep 2016 47,083 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 47,082 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,516 miles

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

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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DG62 HMY is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DG62 HMY, 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 DG62 HMY registered?

DG62 HMY is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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