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EA62 DUJ

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,005 mi
Last recorded86,005 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 DUJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 86,005 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 79,481 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 79,481 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 73,852 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 73,852 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 68,168 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 61,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 56,753 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.34mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.86mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 56,753 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.34mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.86mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 51,901 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 46,241 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2017 40,066 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 40,066 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 31,389 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 22,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers

removed items from mirror and dash

Fail 7 Oct 2015 22,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers

removed items from mirror and dash

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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EA62 DUJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EA62 DUJ, 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 EA62 DUJ registered?

EA62 DUJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 6 October 2012.

Is EA62 DUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 DUJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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