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RO12 LMM

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,785 mi
Last recorded122,785 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 LMM
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 122,785 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 122,785 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 109,805 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 108,196 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 100,010 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 91,783 miles

offside front tyre worn low edges

Fail 25 Mar 2022 91,783 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low edges

Pass 24 Mar 2021 83,753 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 78,561 miles

Both Front Tyres Inner Edge Worn Low

Pass 15 Mar 2019 68,316 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 56,315 miles

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,890 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Front slight movement in top mounts

Rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 17 Mar 2016 36,116 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 26,990 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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RO12 LMM is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LMM, 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 LMM registered?

RO12 LMM is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is RO12 LMM safe to buy?

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