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SH12 XGO

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,228 mi
Last recorded147,228 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 XGO
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 147,228 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing and bumper damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 147,228 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing and bumper damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 143,410 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 143,410 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 139,626 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

nsf drop link dust cover becoming insecure

nsr brake back plate corroded

rear spring seats heavily corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2021 139,612 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

nsf drop link dust cover becoming insecure

nsr brake back plate corroded

rear spring seats heavily corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 132,816 miles

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

Rear fuel tank damp

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 132,664 miles

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

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

Rear fuel tank damp

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 128,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 113,826 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 87,629 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 64,670 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 37,792 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 14,742 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 XGO is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH12 XGO, 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 XGO registered?

SH12 XGO is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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