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DV62 MOU

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,866 mi
Last recorded216,866 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 MOU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 216,866 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 203,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 190,017 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under car front end plate

Fail 5 Dec 2023 190,017 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under car front end plate

Pass 22 Nov 2022 171,757 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 150,059 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 128,884 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 128,884 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 110,277 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 85,386 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 64,618 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 64,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 44,703 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 23,085 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 20,864 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 20,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 MOU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MOU, 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 MOU registered?

DV62 MOU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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