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SH12 FNU

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,897 mi
Last recorded52,897 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 FNU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 52,897 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 52,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 52,451 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 52,027 miles

Nearside Front mcpherson top mount slight movement

Fail 11 Jan 2024 52,027 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front mcpherson top mount slight movement

Pass 11 Jan 2023 51,733 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 51,358 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 51,147 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 50,862 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 50,564 miles

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

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 49,720 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2016 40,899 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 29,672 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 FNU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FNU, 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 SH12 FNU registered?

SH12 FNU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is SH12 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 FNU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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