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DU12 XWZ

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,681 mi
Last recorded91,681 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 91,681 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 91,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 85,929 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 80,953 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 80,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 75,508 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 75,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 71,035 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 71,034 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 66,385 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 64,420 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 64,419 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 55,238 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 49,744 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 49,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 45,200 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 45,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 34,512 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 24,034 miles

Front tyres bald on both edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Jan 2015 23,860 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front tyres bald on both edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 XWZ 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 60%.

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 XWZ, 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 XWZ registered?

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

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