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DS12 FWL

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,674 mi
Last recorded63,674 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 FWL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 63,674 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 60,081 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear of cat and flange corroded, rear silencer clamp bolt well corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel tank slightly loose not loose but tank well corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 60,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted pad material separated from pad backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear of cat and flange corroded, rear silencer clamp bolt well corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel tank slightly loose not loose but tank well corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 57,001 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 54,249 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 50,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both sides) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 46,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 46,632 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 43,503 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 43,503 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 40,920 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 40,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 37,870 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 34,959 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 30,795 miles

Puncture offside rear tyre nail near outer face

Rear wiper blade split

Some wear to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Apr 2015 26,129 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 FWL is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FWL, 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 DS12 FWL registered?

DS12 FWL is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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