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DV12 KHT

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,725 mi
Last recorded89,725 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 89,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 89,709 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 84,409 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 84,308 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 stated limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and have very poor inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 84,302 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 stated limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and have very poor inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 76,836 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Aug 2020 76,836 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 69,583 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 69,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 65,355 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Expired tax disc and holder stickers ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,807 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 45,842 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2015 36,728 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 KHT 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 61.5%.

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

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