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FG12 CWV

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,233 mi
Last recorded104,233 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 CWV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 104,233 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 104,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 97,839 miles

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

Nearside mirror indicator lense damaged

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 97,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside mirror indicator lense damaged

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 89,295 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 81,361 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 73,001 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 66,688 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 62,062 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 52,977 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 52,971 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 42,453 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 36,230 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 25,748 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 24,479 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 15,851 miles

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

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nail in rear tyre

front discs worn

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 CWV is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc 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 FG12 CWV, 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 CWV registered?

FG12 CWV is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is FG12 CWV safe to buy?

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