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DV62 KNE

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,759 mi
Last recorded83,759 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 KNE
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 83,759 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 83,745 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 67,691 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 57,426 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 52,236 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 52,236 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 43,632 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 36,822 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessively perished /cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 36,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessively perished /cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 32,258 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 32,258 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 29,304 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 25,323 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 25,323 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 21,154 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 18,597 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 10,034 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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DV62 KNE is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DV62 KNE, 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 DV62 KNE registered?

DV62 KNE is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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