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EF12 KFJ

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,387 mi
Last recorded46,387 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 46,387 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2025 42,132 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2024 38,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 36,125 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 32,418 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 30,403 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

various suspension componants corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 28,045 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2019 24,758 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 21,066 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 17,853 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 14,753 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 14,753 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 10,471 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 KFJ 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 KFJ, 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 KFJ registered?

EF12 KFJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is EF12 KFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 KFJ 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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