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SG62 NKU

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,654 mi
Last recorded69,654 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 NKU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 69,654 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 65,725 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 65,725 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 61,515 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 61,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 56,716 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 56,715 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 52,559 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 48,034 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 48,034 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 44,711 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 44,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 40,267 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 35,138 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2017 29,712 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 24,872 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 24,862 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 24,862 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 23,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 23,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 NKU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SG62 NKU, 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 SG62 NKU registered?

SG62 NKU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is SG62 NKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG62 NKU shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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