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DU62 NWL

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,004 mi
Last recorded65,004 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 65,004 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 29 May 2026 65,004 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 60,557 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 59,621 miles

Front and Rear suspension subframes and components slightly corroded,both sides of car.

Pass 30 Mar 2023 59,101 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded at bottom.

Pass 20 Jan 2022 58,334 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 58,082 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 58,062 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 57,725 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs are liped corrosion on edges

nearside and offside rear brake pads are starting to get low discs sight lip

nearside rear shock absorber is damp

offside front anti-roll bar link upper rubber boot is perishing

Fail 5 Sep 2019 57,725 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front brake discs are liped corrosion on edges

nearside and offside rear brake pads are starting to get low discs sight lip

nearside rear shock absorber is damp

offside front anti-roll bar link upper rubber boot is perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2018 38,618 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 38,618 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 29,351 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 18,317 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 10,588 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 NWL 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 73.3%.

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 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 DU62 NWL, 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 DU62 NWL registered?

DU62 NWL is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is DU62 NWL safe to buy?

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