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SB61 DGY

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,872 mi
Last recorded71,872 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 DGY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 71,872 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 65,991 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

near side and off side under sills corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2024 59,385 miles

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

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

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

front and rear suspension areas and components corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 56,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 54,381 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 52,853 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 52,349 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 47,307 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 47,307 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 42,800 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 39,156 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 30,331 miles

Nearside Front tyre punctured

Pass 21 Jan 2015 21,694 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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SB61 DGY is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DGY, 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 DGY registered?

SB61 DGY is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is SB61 DGY safe to buy?

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