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SH12 DJV

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,662 mi
Last recorded75,662 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 DJV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2025 75,662 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 68,386 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 66,553 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 64,191 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 20 Apr 2021 60,117 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 58,182 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 52,060 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 43,417 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,981 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,900 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 15,042 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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SH12 DJV is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SH12 DJV, 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

How do I check the history of SH12 DJV?

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What year was SH12 DJV registered?

SH12 DJV is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is SH12 DJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 DJV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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