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SE12 FET

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,105 mi
Last recorded39,105 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 FET
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 39,105 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 32,600 miles

Front subframe corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2024 32,597 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at shocker mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened At underside web. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at shocker mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

All under side components becoming corroded.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank becoming corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 31,715 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 30,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes have been painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened should be kept under observation due to corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking evident

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

Offside Front has cracking slight cracking evident

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened should be kept under observation due to corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension component's have slight corrosion evident

Pass 18 Jun 2021 28,915 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 27,381 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 25,663 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 25,662 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s on sidewalls . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 23,744 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 21,415 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre cracking up on tread.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 18,419 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 15,877 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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SE12 FET is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SE12 FET, 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 SE12 FET registered?

SE12 FET is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is SE12 FET safe to buy?

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