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ET12 HNW

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,861 mi
Last recorded76,861 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 HNW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 76,861 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 76,861 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 69,989 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 64,459 miles

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

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

parking brake at 16%

Pass 11 Jul 2023 58,976 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 58,976 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 53,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 49,240 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 49,240 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 41,109 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 41,109 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 35,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 25,374 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 17,170 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 8,900 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 2,832 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 HNW is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET12 HNW registered?

ET12 HNW is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is ET12 HNW safe to buy?

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