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SH12 NHD

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,354 mi
Last recorded77,354 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 77,354 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 72,980 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Pass 29 Apr 2024 67,859 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2023 62,252 miles

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 56,734 miles

fuel tank slightly corroded at the seam

Pass 9 Mar 2021 51,311 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 49,471 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 46,063 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 40,172 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 40,172 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 36,187 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 33,120 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 30,168 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f brake slightly bindind

Fail 23 Mar 2015 30,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f brake slightly bindind

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 NHD is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 SH12 NHD, 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 NHD registered?

SH12 NHD is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 7 May 2012.

Is SH12 NHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 NHD 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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