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EJ62 GFU

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,665 mi
Last recorded69,665 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 GFU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 69,665 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 64,476 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 64,476 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 60,214 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 55,110 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 55,110 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 51,729 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 50,544 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 50,544 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 46,983 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 38,708 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2016 21,444 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 12,350 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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EJ62 GFU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ62 GFU, 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 EJ62 GFU registered?

EJ62 GFU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is EJ62 GFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ62 GFU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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