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FH61 AVW

2012 Kia Venga

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,320 mi
Last recorded115,320 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 AVW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 115,320 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 102,212 miles

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

Rear rear discs and pad worn

Fail 11 Dec 2020 102,212 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear discs and pad worn

Pass 1 Jul 2019 60,526 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 60,526 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 51,636 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,292 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 29,865 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 29,865 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 16,913 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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FH61 AVW is a 2012 Kia Venga in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FH61 AVW, 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 FH61 AVW registered?

FH61 AVW is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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