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DU12 PKJ

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,575 mi
Last recorded93,575 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 PKJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 93,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 93,575 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 88,557 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 88,557 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 82,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 76,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 69,355 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 69,355 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 62,739 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 56,286 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 56,286 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 49,259 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 49,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 39,861 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 31,044 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 21,849 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 21,849 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 12,123 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 PKJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU12 PKJ, 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 DU12 PKJ registered?

DU12 PKJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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