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SH12 VJM

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,956 mi
Last recorded50,956 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 VJM
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 50,956 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 50,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 48,267 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2025 48,266 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2024 45,015 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2023 41,416 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 38,609 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 34,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 27,869 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 23,674 miles

slight cracking in rear tyres

Fail 5 Jun 2019 23,674 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight cracking in rear tyres

Pass 14 May 2018 18,430 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 16,818 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 24 May 2016 15,225 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 9,058 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 VJM is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJM, 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 SH12 VJM registered?

SH12 VJM is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is SH12 VJM safe to buy?

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