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FL12 VPR

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,857 mi
Last recorded54,857 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 VPR
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 54,857 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pads metal to metal front & rear (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front cross member hole

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle heavily corroded

Rear back box bracket broken

fuel tank corroded

steering notchy when going lock to lock

Pass 29 Aug 2025 49,638 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above failure criteria (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above failure criteria (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2025 49,637 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to legal limits of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above failure criteria (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above failure criteria (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 43,727 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2023 37,649 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2023 37,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2022 33,956 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 33,955 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 30,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

battery slightly loose in tray.

under tray fitted. brake and fuel line.

Pass 7 Jan 2020 29,011 miles

Front advise light corrosion front subframe

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear advise light corrosion rear axle

advise undertray, arch covers, plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components within prescribed area

Fail 4 Jan 2020 29,006 miles

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

Front advise light corrosion front subframe

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear advise light corrosion rear axle

advise undertray, arch covers, plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components within prescribed area

Pass 5 Jan 2019 27,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 25,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Jan 2017 23,438 miles

Crack in O/S/R light unit

Cracking to all four tyres (not showing inner cord)

N/S/F wiper blade deteriorated (clearing windscreen o/k)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Slight movment in battey but secure

Pass 12 Jan 2016 21,712 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 18,797 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked

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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FL12 VPR is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FL12 VPR, 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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FL12 VPR is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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