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SC12 JXW

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,522 mi
Last recorded42,522 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 JXW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 42,522 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 38,351 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 38,351 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 33,970 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 33,970 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 30,173 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 24,707 miles

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened SLIGHT CORROSION (3.5.1n)

Fail 3 May 2017 24,707 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened SLIGHT CORROSION (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 May 2016 22,763 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked but not showing cords

Offside Rear tyre cracked but not showing cords

Pass 13 Jun 2015 17,588 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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SC12 JXW is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC12 JXW registered?

SC12 JXW is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is SC12 JXW safe to buy?

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