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RO12 DWP

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,994 mi
Last recorded40,994 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 DWP
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 40,994 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2025 40,994 miles

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))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2024 39,328 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 35,804 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 34,726 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 34,726 miles

Headlamp aim too high both dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 33,663 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 32,513 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 30,834 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 28,701 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 25,596 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 23,031 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 23,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,668 miles

all 4 tyres perished in tread

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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RO12 DWP is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue 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 RO12 DWP, 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 RO12 DWP registered?

RO12 DWP is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is RO12 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 DWP 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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