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SB61 DGU

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,383 mi
Last recorded80,383 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 DGU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 80,383 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2022 72,403 miles

Offside Rear discs brake looks over heated plus backing plate rubbing disc

fuel tank corroded at seams

Fail 24 Mar 2022 72,402 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment still need to check ball joint once track rod end is fixed (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear discs brake looks over heated plus backing plate rubbing disc

fuel tank corroded at seams

Pass 26 Mar 2021 64,887 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2021 64,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 60,746 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 60,746 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 53,461 miles

Child seats fitted NSR and OSR

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,584 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on treads

Pass 24 Nov 2017 44,933 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 31,741 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 17,015 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 10,476 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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SB61 DGU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SB61 DGU, 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 SB61 DGU registered?

SB61 DGU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 11 February 2012.

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