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DU12 PLF

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,546 mi
Last recorded41,546 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 41,546 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 40,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front steering rack boot twisted

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 39,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 39,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 38,038 miles

not test drove

Fail 22 Jun 2023 38,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

not test drove

Nearside Front steering rack end has excessive play

Pass 1 Jul 2022 34,190 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 30,355 miles

Offside Front rack has play at rack end ?

can hear knocking when steering rocked

Pass 2 Jul 2020 28,660 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Jul 2020 28,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 May 2019 25,422 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 22,626 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 20,076 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 15,048 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 15,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 May 2015 8,161 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 7,624 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 PLF is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PLF, 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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DU12 PLF is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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