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RJ12 VSZ

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,982 mi
Last recorded104,982 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 VSZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 104,982 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 98,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 92,942 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 86,905 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 82,838 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 82,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 79,505 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 79,503 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 77,463 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 77,463 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 69,827 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,300 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,077 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 37,451 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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RJ12 VSZ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black 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 RJ12 VSZ, 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 RJ12 VSZ registered?

RJ12 VSZ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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The MOT history for RJ12 VSZ 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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