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FG12 NJZ

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

67,817 mi
Last recorded67,817 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 NJZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 67,817 miles

Front both tyres wearing low

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 62,416 miles

Emergency tyre sealant missing/Used

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 62,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play And dirt cover split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play And dirt cover split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Emergency tyre sealant missing/Used

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 58,560 miles

Emergency tyre sealant has Expired (12/2016)

Pass 27 Jan 2023 54,970 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 54,068 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 51,091 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 46,492 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 41,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 32,756 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 27,391 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 22,479 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 18,436 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 17,447 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 NJZ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NJZ, 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 NJZ registered?

FG12 NJZ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is FG12 NJZ safe to buy?

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