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FG12 GPZ

2012 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,289 mi
Last recorded47,289 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 GPZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 47,289 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Windscreen slightly chipped but not affecting driver's view

Pass 3 Feb 2025 39,099 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view

Fail 28 Jan 2025 39,012 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view

Pass 21 Feb 2024 34,186 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 34,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 14 Nov 2022 30,784 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 29,941 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 26,675 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 26,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 20,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 20,082 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 20,082 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 18,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 17,111 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe slight corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 15,563 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 13,198 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 13,198 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 GPZ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GPZ, 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 GPZ registered?

FG12 GPZ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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