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RJ12 AFN

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,078 mi
Last recorded64,078 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 AFN
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 64,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 64,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 61,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 58,121 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 58,117 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 54,200 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 50,232 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 46,103 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 43,166 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 39,684 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 30,920 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 20,855 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 11,773 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 8,928 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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RJ12 AFN is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RJ12 AFN, 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 RJ12 AFN registered?

RJ12 AFN is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 2 June 2012.

Is RJ12 AFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 AFN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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