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RNZ 6384

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,973 mi
Last recorded126,973 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 6384
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 126,973 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x/member,slam panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corroded/delaminating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rigid pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corroded/delaminating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rigid pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle / surrounding components heavy corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2024 116,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 116,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 100,398 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 94,598 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 94,596 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 86,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 77,930 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 77,888 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 69,112 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 59,333 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 44,797 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 44,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 6384 is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RNZ 6384, 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 RNZ 6384 registered?

RNZ 6384 is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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