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RO62 OCW

2012 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,200 mi
Last recorded74,200 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 OCW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 74,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 74,200 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing seatbelt catch (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 68,558 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 68,558 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 63,280 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 57,134 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 57,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 53,170 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 53,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 51,621 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 47,894 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 42,458 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 35,965 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 31,367 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 26,529 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 26,529 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RO62 OCW is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RO62 OCW, 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 RO62 OCW?

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What year was RO62 OCW registered?

RO62 OCW is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is RO62 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 OCW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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