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DL12 OPW

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,543 mi
Last recorded114,543 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 OPW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 114,543 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 114,454 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 90,694 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 66,458 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 66,431 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 66,428 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing Bothsides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Road wheel fixing missing Bothsides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2020 66,358 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 66,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 57,041 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 48,288 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 48,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 38,831 miles

Offside Rear sidewall worn no cords showing

Fail 20 Apr 2017 38,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear sidewall worn no cords showing

Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,475 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front Tyre devoid of tread on inner/outer edges

offside front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

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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DL12 OPW is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DL12 OPW, 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 DL12 OPW registered?

DL12 OPW is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is DL12 OPW safe to buy?

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