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SC61 DME

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,160 mi
Last recorded44,160 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC61 DME
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 44,160 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general light underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 42,491 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 42,491 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 41,146 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 39,218 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 37,571 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 35,024 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 35,024 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 33,258 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 33,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 31,735 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 29,544 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 27,821 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 23,275 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 18,581 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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SC61 DME is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel 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 SC61 DME, 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 SC61 DME registered?

SC61 DME is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 5 February 2012.

Is SC61 DME safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC61 DME shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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