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DN12 UVS

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,643 mi
Last recorded62,643 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 UVS
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 62,643 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 59,006 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 55,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 51,311 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 51,311 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 47,490 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 44,897 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 44,894 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 39,413 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Side indicator lense damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2019 39,412 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Side indicator lense damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,531 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 28,302 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance indicator lense in mirror housing cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 21,152 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 21,152 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 14,477 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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DN12 UVS is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DN12 UVS, 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 DN12 UVS registered?

DN12 UVS is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is DN12 UVS safe to buy?

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