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SA12 HKJ

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,729 mi
Last recorded21,729 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 HKJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 21,729 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 20,618 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 18,079 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 17,288 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 15,221 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 14,227 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 13,691 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 12,461 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 10,692 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 9,552 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 8,257 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 6,610 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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SA12 HKJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SA12 HKJ, 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 SA12 HKJ registered?

SA12 HKJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is SA12 HKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 HKJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SA12 HKJ have outstanding finance?

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