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SH12 XHB

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,494 mi
Last recorded62,494 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 XHB
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 62,494 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 62,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 61,443 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 61,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 58,756 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four brake ferrles (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded heat shield on back box insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2023 58,756 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four brake ferrles (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded heat shield on back box insecure

heat shield on fuel tank insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2022 55,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 50,888 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges and cracking osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 50,888 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges and cracking osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 48,068 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 48,060 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 47,744 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Wiper torn

Pass 24 Apr 2019 43,249 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 37,952 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 36,017 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 31,503 miles
Fail 3 May 2016

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

Fail 20 May 2015 23,905 miles

Both front brakes starting to bind slightly

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 23,905 miles

Both front brakes starting to bind slightly

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 XHB is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XHB, 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 XHB registered?

SH12 XHB is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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