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DL12 OSC

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,505 mi
Last recorded67,505 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 OSC
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 67,505 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Aug 2025 67,505 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Aug 2024 60,344 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 52,883 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 45,964 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 40,412 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Aug 2021 40,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 36,129 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 30,883 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 24,450 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 17 Aug 2017 19,219 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 15,596 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 9,608 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2015 9,608 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 OSC is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DL12 OSC, 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 DL12 OSC registered?

DL12 OSC is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is DL12 OSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL12 OSC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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