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RF12 HHX

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,451 mi
Last recorded88,451 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 HHX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 88,451 miles

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 26 Sep 2024 83,272 miles

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 26 Sep 2024 83,271 miles

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 29 Sep 2023 76,954 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 69,931 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 64,206 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 59,542 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 57,035 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 53,739 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 48,501 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,886 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 41,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 32,828 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 32,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 HHX is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HHX, 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 RF12 HHX registered?

RF12 HHX is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is RF12 HHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 HHX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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