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SG12 HSK

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,055 mi
Last recorded48,055 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 HSK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 48,055 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 47,314 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 47,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 45,114 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 39,118 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 32,172 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 25,475 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 21,737 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 16,956 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 15,468 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 15,468 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 13,880 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 12,220 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 11,541 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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SG12 HSK is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SG12 HSK, 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 SG12 HSK registered?

SG12 HSK is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is SG12 HSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG12 HSK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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