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EX12 XWN

2012 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,972 mi
Last recorded41,972 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 XWN
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 41,972 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 41,972 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both track rod ends worn n/s worse (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2025 39,413 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 39,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 37,245 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 34,908 miles

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

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))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 34,499 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 31,708 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2021 29,545 miles

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

front tyres starting to crack/perish

Pass 13 Feb 2020 27,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 25,691 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 23,078 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 20,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 20,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 17,773 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 13,133 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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EX12 XWN is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel 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 EX12 XWN, 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 EX12 XWN registered?

EX12 XWN is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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