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ET12 BJJ

2012 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,929 mi
Last recorded81,929 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 BJJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 81,929 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 81,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 77,693 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 72,659 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 64,067 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 64,067 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 51,568 miles

Nearside Front A.B.S, ring, corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2021 51,568 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached DETACHED (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached DETACHED (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged A.B.S, ring broken (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid [ not water ], WIPERS NOT CHECKED FOR CLEARING SCREEN (3.5 (a))

all brake discs, pitted and corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front A.B.S, ring, corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,530 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 40,207 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 33,604 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 29,593 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt center rear (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,125 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 22,111 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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ET12 BJJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ET12 BJJ, 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 ET12 BJJ registered?

ET12 BJJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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