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DN12 VKH

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,569 mi
Last recorded78,569 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 VKH
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 78,569 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 73,595 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 68,728 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 64,352 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2023 64,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 59,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre nearing limit

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 54,759 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nearing limit (inner edge)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 50,939 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 44,852 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 37,211 miles

Emissions too low for readout

Pass 17 May 2017 30,536 miles

Front Discs slightly lipping

Offside Rear Small cut in tyre

Pass 18 May 2016 24,201 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 24,200 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted On inside edge. (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 18,239 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 VKH is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DN12 VKH, 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 VKH registered?

DN12 VKH is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is DN12 VKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN12 VKH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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