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DV12 VBY

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,210 mi
Last recorded133,210 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 VBY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 133,210 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 124,879 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 119,369 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 119,369 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 113,520 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 105,097 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 95,480 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 88,563 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 79,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 79,501 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 63,200 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 62,790 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 47,139 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 33,035 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 13 May 2016 33,035 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 1 Jun 2015 13,199 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 12,310 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 VBY is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

DV12 VBY is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is DV12 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 VBY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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