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DS12 XDB

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,275 mi
Last recorded87,275 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 XDB
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 87,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2025 87,253 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 83,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2024 83,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 80,492 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 77,518 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 72,105 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 69,561 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 67,206 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 67,206 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 61,439 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,252 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 51,246 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 42,676 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 33,976 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2016 33,972 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 27,355 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 XDB is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc 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 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

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

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