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EF12 ZGS

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,348 mi
Last recorded104,348 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 ZGS
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 104,348 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 104,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 93,540 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 93,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 83,058 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 73,034 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 63,282 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 54,636 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 54,632 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 49,553 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Mar 2020 49,551 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside and offside rear tyres perished in between the treads 195/65/15

Pass 7 Mar 2019 35,876 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 33,649 miles

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

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

Offside 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 13 Jul 2017 29,625 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 25,132 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres slight cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2015 19,611 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 ZGS is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF12 ZGS, 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 ZGS registered?

EF12 ZGS is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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