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RE12 XLR

2012 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,172 mi
Last recorded56,172 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 XLR
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2025 56,172 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 55,176 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 50,554 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 46,390 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 40,502 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 33,964 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 28,856 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 26,036 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 22,791 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 19,359 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

front and rear number plates starting to fade

Pass 16 Apr 2015 14,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RE12 XLR is a 2012 Kia Venga in White 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 RE12 XLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE12 XLR registered?

RE12 XLR is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is RE12 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 XLR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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