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SE12 OFY

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,738 mi
Last recorded76,738 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 OFY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 76,738 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 73,550 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2023 70,171 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive signs of corrosion on subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank surface corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2022 65,390 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link upper dust cover perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 65,390 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link upper dust cover perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 58,244 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 58,244 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front track rod end excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wear on outer edge more than 70% (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 51,841 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play on both track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 51,841 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play on both track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 44,862 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 36,871 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 36,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested due to being insecure/damaged (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 27,070 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 18,206 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 15,127 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 OFY is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SE12 OFY, 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 OFY registered?

SE12 OFY is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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