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EF12 KFU

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

23,227 mi
Last recorded23,227 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 KFU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 23,227 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 22,920 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 22,629 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 21,998 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 21,353 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 20,547 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 20,192 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 19,515 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 18,155 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 15,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre is perished on tread

Offside Rear Tyre is perished on tread

Fail 22 Aug 2017 15,917 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre is perished on tread

Offside Rear Tyre is perished on tread

Pass 4 Aug 2016 13,489 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 10,244 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 9,816 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 KFU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF12 KFU registered?

EF12 KFU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is EF12 KFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 KFU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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