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DU62 TDZ

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,166 mi
Last recorded55,166 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 55,166 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 55,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 54,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 52,530 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 52,530 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 50,974 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 50,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 50,006 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 46,796 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 46,796 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 39,189 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Stickers removed prior to test as they were covering number plate text (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 39,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Stickers removed prior to test as they were covering number plate text (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 34,113 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 27,690 miles

All brake pads appear low requires wheels off to confirm, front brake discs worn, rear discs corroded

All tyres appear low on pressure

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing in tread grooves and side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 20,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 13,432 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of ageing in tread grooves

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 19 Oct 2016 13,432 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres showing signs of ageing in tread grooves

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2015 8,887 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 TDZ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TDZ, 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 TDZ registered?

DU62 TDZ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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