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SB62 BVT

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,255 mi
Last recorded94,255 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 BVT
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 94,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE SWELLING UNDER PLASTIC COATING (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BONDING SLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE IS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 94,254 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 no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE SWELLING UNDER PLASTIC COATING (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BONDING SLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE IS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 87,213 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 82,833 miles

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

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

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2022 79,609 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 76,291 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipe's corroded over axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 75,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 71,644 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 71,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 68,211 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 64,295 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 55,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 59,833 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 46,470 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SB62 BVT is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB62 BVT, 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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SB62 BVT is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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