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DS12 EWU

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,426 mi
Last recorded12,426 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 EWU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 12,426 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 11,659 miles

All tyres perishing/splitting

Front All suspension componants corroded

Rear Suspension componants corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 11,655 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All tyres perishing/splitting

Front All suspension componants corroded

Rear Suspension componants corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 11,135 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 11,135 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 9,836 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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DS12 EWU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DS12 EWU, 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 DS12 EWU registered?

DS12 EWU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is DS12 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 EWU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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