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RV62 RVK

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,008 mi
Last recorded72,008 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 RVK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 72,008 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 72,008 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 68,691 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 65,418 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 63,040 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 59,573 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 56,804 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 53,611 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))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 50,697 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2018 50,696 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2017 46,362 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 38,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 28,946 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

Front wipers smearing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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RV62 RVK is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RV62 RVK, 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 RV62 RVK registered?

RV62 RVK is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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