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SD12 FVB

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,310 mi
Last recorded76,310 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 FVB
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 76,310 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024
Pass 2 Nov 2022 60,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 53,903 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 48,174 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 41,343 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test two items removed from windscreen( affecting drivers view) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2018 30,447 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge and also heavily cracked 205/55/16

tyre worn on inside edge and also heavily cracked 205/55/16

Fail 7 Apr 2018 30,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inside and outside edges, also cracked 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge and also heavily cracked 205/55/16

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inside and outside edges, also cracked 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

tyre worn on inside edge and also heavily cracked 205/55/16

Pass 27 Feb 2017 21,498 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 13,530 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2016 13,530 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2015 6,343 miles

windscreen cracked at wing mirror outside swept area

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 FVB is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SD12 FVB, 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 FVB registered?

SD12 FVB is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is SD12 FVB safe to buy?

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