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DU62 PLJ

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,593 mi
Last recorded58,593 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 PLJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 58,593 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Fail 30 Sep 2025 58,593 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2024 57,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 57,059 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 52,809 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 49,487 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 44,239 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 44,239 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 40,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 37,004 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 29 Oct 2018 31,184 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 23,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 15,213 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 9,311 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 PLJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PLJ, 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 PLJ registered?

DU62 PLJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is DU62 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU62 PLJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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