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EA62 JTU

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,803 mi
Last recorded89,803 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 JTU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 89,803 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 89,803 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 86,324 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 86,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 83,173 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 83,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 76,874 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 76,874 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 67,519 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 67,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 58,254 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 58,254 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 48,957 miles

front tyres are worn

Fail 19 Nov 2019 48,951 miles

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

front tyres are worn

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 10 Dec 2018 39,886 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 29,128 miles

front brake pads look lowish

Pass 14 Dec 2016 19,358 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 9,755 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 JTU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JTU, 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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EA62 JTU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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