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DU12 PKO

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,116 mi
Last recorded75,116 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 PKO
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 75,116 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 72,660 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 70,087 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 67,170 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 66,595 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 64,034 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 62,719 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 59,961 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 55,407 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 55,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 51,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 46,767 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 46,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2016 39,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 30,719 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 PKO is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 PKO, 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 PKO registered?

DU12 PKO is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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