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SJ12 BAJ

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,106 mi
Last recorded81,106 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 BAJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 81,106 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 77,345 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 72,630 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 69,549 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 65,031 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 47,132 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 34,957 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 22,194 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 22,132 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 9,192 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 8,399 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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SJ12 BAJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SJ12 BAJ, 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 SJ12 BAJ registered?

SJ12 BAJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is SJ12 BAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ12 BAJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ12 BAJ have outstanding finance?

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