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DL62 TCV

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,105 mi
Last recorded141,105 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL62 TCV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 141,105 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside hoses and pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses and pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle and spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 141,103 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside hoses and pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses and pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle and spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 126,643 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyres inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside hoses/pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 126,643 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyres inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside hoses/pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 115,333 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 115,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/cracking in tread, cords exposed 205/55R16 91H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 101,822 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules/pipes on all rear brake hoses x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 101,821 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring not seated (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules/pipes on all rear brake hoses x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 90,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 77,863 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 65,256 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 63,576 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 61,181 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,038 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 45,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing excessive inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 45,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing excessive inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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DL62 TCV is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DL62 TCV, 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 DL62 TCV registered?

DL62 TCV is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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