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DS61 EER

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,864 mi
Last recorded61,864 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 EER
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 61,864 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

corrosion underside

oil leaks

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Oct 2024 58,307 miles

corrosion in rear axle beam ,suspension etc

Fail 15 Oct 2024 58,305 miles

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

corrosion in rear axle beam ,suspension etc

Pass 17 Oct 2023 54,470 miles

Nearside Front Washer jet inoperative (drivers clears sufficiently)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 50,307 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 46,461 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 42,982 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 42,968 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 40,002 miles

Front tyres inner shoulders worn

Pass 9 Oct 2018 38,625 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 33,474 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 33,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 28,142 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 22,934 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 18,156 miles

O/S/F tyre bald inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Uneven front tyre wear inner edge.

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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DS61 EER is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS61 EER, 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 DS61 EER registered?

DS61 EER is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is DS61 EER safe to buy?

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