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FJ62 FSE

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,188 mi
Last recorded51,188 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 FSE
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 51,188 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 41,965 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 39,844 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 36,219 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front top strut mounts rough when rotated

Pass 1 Feb 2022 33,285 miles

n/s front top strut mount rough when rotated

Pass 5 Feb 2021 29,112 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount is slightly worn

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 24,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut bearing has slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2019 19,639 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 14,385 miles

Brake fluid on minimum.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 8,115 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 3,894 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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FJ62 FSE is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FJ62 FSE, 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 FJ62 FSE registered?

FJ62 FSE is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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