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FG12 AEN

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,125 mi
Last recorded68,125 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 AEN
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 68,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 65,102 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 61,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished/cracking

Offside Front Tyre perished/cracking

Pass 2 May 2023 58,537 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 55,814 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 52,886 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 52,886 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 48,249 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 42,201 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 42,106 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,818 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 31 Mar 2017 30,065 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 25,425 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 24,272 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 18,281 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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FG12 AEN is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black 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 FG12 AEN, 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 FG12 AEN registered?

FG12 AEN is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is FG12 AEN safe to buy?

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