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SC12 JWF

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,394 mi
Last recorded76,394 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 JWF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 76,394 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 76,392 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 70,301 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 63,495 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 63,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 58,013 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 58,011 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 51,770 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 51,767 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 44,394 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 44,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 39,922 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 38,372 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 36,672 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 34,526 miles

slight wear to both rear inner tyre edges

slight wear to front inner brake discs

Pass 7 Jun 2016 32,266 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 23,946 miles

osr brake binding slightly by hand

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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SC12 JWF is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SC12 JWF, 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 SC12 JWF registered?

SC12 JWF is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is SC12 JWF safe to buy?

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