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RV12 HYU

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,913 mi
Last recorded50,913 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 HYU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 50,913 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 49,154 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 49,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2024 47,235 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 47,234 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 45,905 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 45,874 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 44,732 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 43,495 miles

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 20 Mar 2020 42,530 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 39,191 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 35,135 miles

both sides front tyres starting to wear low

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 13 Mar 2017 29,360 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 25,470 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 19,773 miles

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

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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RV12 HYU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 RV12 HYU, 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

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What year was RV12 HYU registered?

RV12 HYU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is RV12 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 HYU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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