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EA62 JPU

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,542 mi
Last recorded156,542 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 JPU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 156,542 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shock obsorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 156,538 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shock obsorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 146,476 miles

Both Rear Springs, Shockers, Axle & Front Subframe Corroded

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose & Pipes Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2024 146,476 miles

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

Both Rear Springs, Shockers, Axle & Front Subframe Corroded

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose & Pipes Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 138,107 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 137,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 125,395 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 114,392 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 114,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 98,966 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 98,966 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 83,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 46,863 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,788 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 18,088 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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EA62 JPU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JPU, 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 JPU registered?

EA62 JPU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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