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RE61 WSL

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,636 mi
Last recorded68,636 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 WSL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 68,636 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light lens slight damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

steering Colum vary nosey

Pass 5 Dec 2024 61,586 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 55,942 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 51,515 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 47,820 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 47,820 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 45,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fuel tank corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 44,195 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 38,790 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 32,802 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 27,824 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 22,228 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 14,605 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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RE61 WSL is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RE61 WSL, 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 RE61 WSL registered?

RE61 WSL is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 15 January 2012.

Is RE61 WSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 WSL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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