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EK12 AOC

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,153 mi
Last recorded53,153 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 AOC
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 53,153 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 50,980 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 50,925 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 48,596 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 46,076 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 46,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 43,391 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 40,669 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 40,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 38,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 35,636 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,416 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 28,748 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,419 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREADS

Pass 26 Feb 2015 17,890 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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EK12 AOC is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol 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 EK12 AOC, 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 EK12 AOC registered?

EK12 AOC is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is EK12 AOC safe to buy?

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