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RJ12 XVB

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,293 mi
Last recorded111,293 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 XVB
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 111,293 miles

Central Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 106,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2022 105,999 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2021 103,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2021 103,532 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 99,359 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2019 96,970 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2018 96,023 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 91,081 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 89,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,166 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 76,166 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 72,090 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30% (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 53,643 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 XVB is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel 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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

RJ12 XVB is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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