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DL12 WHU

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,186 mi
Last recorded57,186 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 WHU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 57,186 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 52,043 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip to windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2023 46,934 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Oct 2022 41,671 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres wearing on edges

chip to windscreen

Fail 10 Oct 2022 41,631 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres wearing on edges

chip to windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2021 36,263 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 32,975 miles

slight play to n/s/f track rod end

Pass 15 Apr 2019 27,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres 3m

both rear tyres wearing on edges and perishing

chip to windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2018 21,219 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2017 17,240 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 15,166 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 15,166 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 12,310 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 12,310 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WHU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc 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 WHU, 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 WHU registered?

DL12 WHU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is DL12 WHU safe to buy?

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