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EJ12 RHF

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,981 mi
Last recorded135,981 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 RHF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 135,981 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 122,480 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 104,499 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 104,495 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 96,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing + nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 88,488 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 78,306 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 66,200 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 64,717 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 60,946 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 60,946 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,970 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EJ12 RHF is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EJ12 RHF, 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 EJ12 RHF registered?

EJ12 RHF is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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