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DU62 NKJ

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,864 mi
Last recorded53,864 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 NKJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 53,864 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 49,471 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 49,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 44,846 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 38,971 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 38,971 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 33,359 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 28,296 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 24,044 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 19,033 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 17,571 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 15,839 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 14,304 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 14,303 miles

both offside front tyres bald on inner edge and treads cracked

both rear brake discs surfaces corroded

small cracks in both rear tyre treads

Fail 11 Jan 2016 14,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both offside front tyres bald on inner edge and treads cracked

both rear brake discs surfaces corroded

small cracks in both rear tyre treads

Pass 7 Jul 2015 13,091 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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DU62 NKJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DU62 NKJ, 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 DU62 NKJ registered?

DU62 NKJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 23 September 2012.

Is DU62 NKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU62 NKJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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