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FG62 UWL

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,873 mi
Last recorded57,873 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 UWL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 57,873 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 52,366 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 52,365 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 50,016 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 49,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 49,318 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 48,655 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 48,655 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 47,509 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2019 45,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Oct 2018 42,570 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 39,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 36,036 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 31,587 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 UWL is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UWL, 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 FG62 UWL registered?

FG62 UWL is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is FG62 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 UWL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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