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DX12 FXD

2012 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,289 mi
Last recorded117,289 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX12 FXD
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 117,289 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 117,285 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 114,628 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 114,624 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 108,149 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 108,034 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 92,777 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 78,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 78,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 64,222 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 50,035 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 37,164 miles

Rear tyres originals and showing signs of perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2018 33,673 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 28,710 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 22,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre devoid of tread on the outside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also devoid of tread on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 19,146 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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DX12 FXD is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc 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 DX12 FXD, 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 DX12 FXD registered?

DX12 FXD is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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