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DV12 HZC

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,422 mi
Last recorded99,422 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 HZC
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 99,422 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 99,422 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 94,175 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 87,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 80,721 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both- 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 73,494 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 64,337 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 56,495 miles

all tyres slightly perished on tread

Pass 7 Feb 2019 49,745 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 40,754 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 28,844 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 17,635 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,761 miles

Light age cracking on all tyres

O/S/F tyre bald inner edge

uneven front tyre wear inner edge

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 HZC is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel 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 HZC, 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 HZC registered?

DV12 HZC is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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