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RJ62 EGY

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,065 mi
Last recorded173,065 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 EGY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 173,065 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 173,065 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 161,932 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 161,932 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2022 155,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2022 155,783 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 143,215 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 131,770 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 122,326 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 99,857 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 71,677 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 71,677 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 57,736 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 4mm (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 47,851 miles

Unable to check all seat belts due to child seat.

Unable to see front brakes.

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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RJ62 EGY is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJ62 EGY, 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 RJ62 EGY registered?

RJ62 EGY is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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