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FH12 EKM

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,746 mi
Last recorded84,746 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 EKM
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 84,746 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 82,781 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 82,781 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 81,013 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 81,010 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2023 78,316 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 72,581 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 72,578 miles

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 65,790 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 65,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2020 58,923 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 50,321 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 41,913 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 33,605 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 25,517 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 25,517 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 May 2015 24,491 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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FH12 EKM is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol 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 FH12 EKM, 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 FH12 EKM registered?

FH12 EKM is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is FH12 EKM safe to buy?

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