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FH12 UVK

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,451 mi
Last recorded121,451 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 UVK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 121,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 115,352 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 115,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 106,907 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2024 106,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Mounting corroded and adrift (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not present

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2023 98,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 81,488 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 81,488 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 70,046 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 59,352 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 59,349 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.82mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.13mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 54,055 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 53,136 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 46,790 miles

Rear TYRES CRACKING

Pass 26 Jul 2017 39,945 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 32,158 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 23,452 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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FH12 UVK is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UVK, 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 UVK registered?

FH12 UVK is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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