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SD12 ZTE

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,309 mi
Last recorded87,309 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 ZTE
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 87,309 miles

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

n/s/r brake disc backing plate noisy on brake disc

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2026 87,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

n/s/r brake disc backing plate noisy on brake disc

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2025 83,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Radiator support subframe badly corroded but not structurally significant for mot fail criteria !

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 83,258 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Radiator support subframe badly corroded but not structurally significant for mot fail criteria !

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2024 78,520 miles

exhaust heatsheilds insecure !

Fail 24 Jun 2024 78,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust heatsheilds insecure !

Pass 19 Jun 2023 74,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust shield insecure

Rear Fuel tank corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 72,387 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 65,259 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 63,478 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 49,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread worn almost bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread worn almost bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 42,525 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 33,967 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 24,884 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 16,950 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 16,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZTE is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZTE, 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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SD12 ZTE is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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