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S12 GCS

2017 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,250 mi
Last recorded17,250 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 GCS
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 17,250 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 43,610 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 15,721 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 14,997 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 41,736 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 12,862 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 12,860 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 39,950 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 10,882 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 38,122 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 8,501 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 36,412 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 6,887 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 6,887 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Items removed prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 34,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 33,690 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 22,360 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 22,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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S12 GCS is a 2017 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2017 Kia Venga models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 26,455 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 S12 GCS, 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 9 years old, this Kia Venga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S12 GCS?

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What year was S12 GCS registered?

S12 GCS is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 11 November 2017.

Is S12 GCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 GCS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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