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SD12 CUU

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,459 mi
Last recorded79,459 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 CUU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2021 79,459 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wrong boot fitted (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage deformed rack end (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 75,553 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 75,553 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 Mar 2018 70,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 70,172 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,653 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,986 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,680 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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SD12 CUU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SD12 CUU, 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 SD12 CUU registered?

SD12 CUU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is SD12 CUU safe to buy?

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