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DS61 XCU

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,995 mi
Last recorded34,995 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 XCU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 34,995 miles

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

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

Offside 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 27 Sep 2024 34,797 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 32,933 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 30,814 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 29,247 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 26,891 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 24,483 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Oct 2018 21,381 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 18,226 miles

Nearside Front SOME DISTORSION OF TYRE

SOME DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER

Pass 31 Oct 2016 14,951 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 11,918 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 8,783 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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DS61 XCU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XCU, 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 XCU registered?

DS61 XCU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is DS61 XCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 XCU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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