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SB12 FPZ

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,267 mi
Last recorded100,267 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 FPZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 100,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 100,216 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 88,473 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 88,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 77,899 miles

service point , near side rear brake caliper , not locking out when placed under foot brake load , and parking brake load , recommend brake caliper replacement asap .

strong advise , front tyres worn to service excess , due to condition tyres should be replaced within 30 days of test . 0.4mm of usable tread befor reaching 1.6 mm

Pass 7 Nov 2022 68,104 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 59,099 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear low handbrake effort

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 59,098 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear low handbrake effort

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 54,477 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 54,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 45,870 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 45,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 40,394 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 33,199 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge slight worn

Pass 21 Apr 2017 33,189 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge slight worn

Fail 21 Apr 2017 33,189 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge slight worn

Pass 22 Dec 2016 31,870 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 31,870 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 23,629 miles

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

Oil leak

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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SB12 FPZ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 SB12 FPZ, 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 SB12 FPZ registered?

SB12 FPZ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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