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RF12 HHW

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,271 mi
Last recorded76,271 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 HHW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 76,271 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 72,113 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Securing device missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 72,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Top mount broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Securing device missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 66,149 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe end hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 59,189 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16, cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 59,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect h7 dipped fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high was too high when bulb was refitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16, cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 55,331 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 52,627 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 51,048 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 45,637 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 40,132 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 31,043 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 31,043 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 24,532 miles

rear wiper worn

Pass 16 Jun 2015 16,646 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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RF12 HHW is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF12 HHW, 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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RF12 HHW is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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