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FH12 GNJ

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,125 mi
Last recorded39,125 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 GNJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 39,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 38,886 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 38,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 38,807 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 34,929 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 31,074 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 28,651 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 26,728 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (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 19 Jul 2018 22,375 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 22,375 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 18,422 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 18,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 15,018 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 12,840 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

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 GNJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver 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 FH12 GNJ, 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 GNJ registered?

FH12 GNJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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