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EA62 PDO

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,090 mi
Last recorded91,090 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 PDO
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 91,090 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 91,090 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 73,510 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 56,748 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 56,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 43,444 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 43,444 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 37,251 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 37,251 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 36,732 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 36,732 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 34,320 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 28,533 miles

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

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

nsr slighty worn on edge

Fail 21 Nov 2018 28,533 miles

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

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

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

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

nsr slighty worn on edge

Pass 21 Oct 2017 21,417 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 18,085 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 14,131 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 14,107 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working Mirror mounted. (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Lens broken with sharp edges. (1.4.A.2e) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 PDO is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red 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 PDO, 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 PDO registered?

EA62 PDO is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 17 November 2012.

Is EA62 PDO safe to buy?

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