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RNZ 3021

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,231 mi
Last recorded151,231 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 3021
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 151,231 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 151,196 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 137,315 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 113,268 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 92,670 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 69,185 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 69,185 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 67,535 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 65,039 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 60,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 57,461 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 57,461 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 53,236 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,616 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 39,650 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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RNZ 3021 is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RNZ 3021, 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

How do I check the history of RNZ 3021?

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What year was RNZ 3021 registered?

RNZ 3021 is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is RNZ 3021 safe to buy?

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