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DV12 EXL

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,986 mi
Last recorded19,986 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 EXL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 19,986 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 19,573 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 19,172 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 18,160 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 18,160 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 17,260 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 16,205 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 15,775 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 14,236 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 12,443 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 10,979 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all four road tyres cracking slightly between treads

Pass 23 Feb 2016 8,385 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 4,952 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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DV12 EXL is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DV12 EXL, 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 DV12 EXL registered?

DV12 EXL is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is DV12 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 EXL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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