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DS12 JXF

2012 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,943 mi
Last recorded102,943 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 JXF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 102,943 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion on front subframe

Corrosion on rear axle

Play in n/s track rod end

Rear brakes dragging

Pass 30 Jul 2024 95,284 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axel is corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 85,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 76,741 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 76,523 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 68,996 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 68,974 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 53,270 miles

All Tyres Perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 53,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All Tyres Perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 46,672 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 46,510 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 38,906 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted,obscuring some items.

Pass 16 May 2016 32,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 25,495 miles

front tyres starting to crack

Fail 27 May 2015 25,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front tyres starting to crack

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 JXF is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 JXF, 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 JXF registered?

DS12 JXF is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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