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EF12 AHC

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,273 mi
Last recorded52,273 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 AHC
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 52,273 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 50,657 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 48,824 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 46,642 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 44,213 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 44,213 miles

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

Offside 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 excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 41,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished/cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 38,174 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 34,932 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 31,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 27,389 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 22,877 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 17,155 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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EF12 AHC is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF12 AHC, 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 EF12 AHC registered?

EF12 AHC is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is EF12 AHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 AHC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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