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DU12 PKF

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,320 mi
Last recorded57,320 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 PKF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 57,320 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 56,140 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 56,133 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 54,773 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 49,024 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 42,049 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 36,216 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 33,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 29,409 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 29,008 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 24,974 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 24,973 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 20,340 miles

Items removed from drivers view

Fail 29 Apr 2016 20,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from drivers view

Nsf tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 18 May 2015 15,380 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 14,684 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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DU12 PKF is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DU12 PKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU12 PKF registered?

DU12 PKF is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is DU12 PKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 PKF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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