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DN12 VKR

2012 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,354 mi
Last recorded67,354 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 VKR
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 67,354 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 67,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad material insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 62,808 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 62,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2024 58,053 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 58,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 52,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 47,143 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 41,837 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 38,049 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 33,669 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 28,948 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 25,040 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 22,038 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 18,895 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 VKR is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKR, 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 DN12 VKR registered?

DN12 VKR is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is DN12 VKR safe to buy?

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