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SA62 PDU

2012 Kia Venga

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,270 mi
Last recorded120,270 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 PDU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 120,270 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 115,880 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 115,880 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 106,469 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 106,469 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 97,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 97,824 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at inter cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 88,284 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 77,206 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 58,446 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 47,769 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 43,740 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,400 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 27,483 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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SA62 PDU is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SA62 PDU, 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 SA62 PDU registered?

SA62 PDU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is SA62 PDU safe to buy?

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