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FH12 XAC

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,736 mi
Last recorded105,736 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 XAC
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 105,736 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 92,984 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 92,980 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 82,136 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 82,136 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 68,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 53,174 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 44,075 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 39,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 26 Feb 2020 39,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2019 29,466 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 22,288 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 22,288 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 18,993 miles

N/S/F tyre worn to 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 14,726 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 10,791 miles

offside front tyre wearing 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 XAC is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAC, 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 XAC registered?

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

Is FH12 XAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 XAC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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