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DS12 ZHX

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,790 mi
Last recorded55,790 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 ZHX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 55,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre almost devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 55,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre almost devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 55,779 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 52,101 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 48,291 miles

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

overall corrosion on front and rear suspension, steering, not to excess, advise only.

rear wiper and rear washers in-op, advise only, inflation kit out of date.

Fail 11 Jul 2024 48,291 miles

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

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

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

overall corrosion on front and rear suspension, steering, not to excess, advise only.

rear wiper and rear washers in-op, advise only, inflation kit out of date.

Pass 9 Oct 2023 44,222 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 40,012 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 40,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also bald on edges ,close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 35,298 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 32,028 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 9 Apr 2019 24,909 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Mar 2018 20,995 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2017 17,094 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 11,896 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 6,409 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 ZHX is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHX, 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 ZHX registered?

DS12 ZHX is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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