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DU12 PMV

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,313 mi
Last recorded89,313 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 89,313 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe extension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 89,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe extension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 84,646 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 84,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Also rears inop (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 80,125 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 76,006 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 75,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 70,905 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF,NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF,OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF,NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 66,284 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 66,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 62,531 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 62,531 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 55,392 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 47,750 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 40,427 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 40,427 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 40,427 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 32,519 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 22,687 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 22,121 miles

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

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

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 PMV is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PMV, 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 PMV is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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