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EJ12 XNP

2012 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,710 mi
Last recorded66,710 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 XNP
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 66,710 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 63,126 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 63,126 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 59,224 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 54,826 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 50,869 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 50,869 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 46,383 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 43,819 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 39,404 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 34,328 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread also outer sidewall cracking

Pass 15 May 2017 29,370 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 29,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 24,360 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

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 XNP is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XNP, 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 XNP registered?

EJ12 XNP is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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