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SG62 MWJ

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,358 mi
Last recorded37,358 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 MWJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 37,358 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 30,864 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 29,142 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 25,770 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 24,362 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 21,003 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 20,588 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 19,914 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 19,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 18,572 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 16,488 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked on tread pattern

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on tread pattern

Offside Front tyre cracked on tread pattern

Pass 18 Nov 2016 15,234 miles

cracks in osf,nsf and nsr tyre treads

Fail 18 Nov 2016 15,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cracks in osf,nsf and nsr tyre treads

Pass 15 Jun 2016 14,491 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr tyre starting to distort

small cracks in all four tyres treads

Pass 23 Jun 2015 12,340 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 12,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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SG62 MWJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SG62 MWJ, 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 SG62 MWJ registered?

SG62 MWJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is SG62 MWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG62 MWJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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