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DG62 PHU

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,398 mi
Last recorded85,398 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 PHU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 85,398 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 85,398 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 84,152 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 84,152 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 82,968 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 82,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 78,665 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 70,599 miles

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2022 70,599 miles

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

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

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 62,368 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 62,368 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 50,584 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2020 50,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 39,229 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 28,819 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 28,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 22,932 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 16,696 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2015 15,024 miles

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 PHU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PHU, 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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DG62 PHU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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