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FG62 UWJ

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,771 mi
Last recorded39,771 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 UWJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 39,771 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 37,397 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 34,143 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 31,195 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 27,811 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 27,440 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 26,317 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 24,539 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 24,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 21,656 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 16,979 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 12,689 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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FG62 UWJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FG62 UWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG62 UWJ registered?

FG62 UWJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is FG62 UWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 UWJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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