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SE12 OKJ

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,032 mi
Last recorded87,032 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 87,032 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 87,032 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 83,479 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 78,767 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 78,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 72,421 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 68,689 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 68,687 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 67,493 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 67,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 66,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 63,312 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 59,967 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 59,967 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 58,723 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 54,827 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,671 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 46,866 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 46,866 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 OKJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SE12 OKJ registered?

SE12 OKJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is SE12 OKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE12 OKJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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