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DV12 MJF

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,280 mi
Last recorded55,280 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 55,280 miles

Offside Front strut top lift

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

body damage

Pass 23 Apr 2025 51,412 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 51,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 44,839 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 38,728 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 33,515 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 33,515 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 27,565 miles

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

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 1 Jul 2020 25,223 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 22,791 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 20,184 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 18,021 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 15,816 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smeary

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

Pass 22 May 2015 13,180 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 12,223 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 MJF is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MJF, 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 MJF registered?

DV12 MJF is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DV12 MJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 MJF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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