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EF62 EFE

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,346 mi
Last recorded54,346 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 EFE
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 54,346 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 50,277 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 46,759 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 46,759 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 42,797 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 42,769 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 37,847 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 34,992 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 31,027 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 25,574 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 19,805 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 13,460 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 7,944 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 7,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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EF62 EFE is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EF62 EFE, 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 EF62 EFE registered?

EF62 EFE is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is EF62 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 EFE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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