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SB61 ZWU

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,363 mi
Last recorded62,363 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 ZWU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 62,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 57,802 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 57,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 52,782 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 49,976 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 49,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 47,894 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 47,892 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Mar 2021 43,799 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 42,232 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 36,085 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 30,780 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 30,503 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 18 Oct 2017 30,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 28,511 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 28,511 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 26,801 miles

child seats fitted to rear

Fail 5 Jan 2016 26,801 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper wiper blade split

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 6 Jan 2015 21,964 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 ZWU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SB61 ZWU, 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 ZWU registered?

SB61 ZWU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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