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SJ12 WHT

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,169 mi
Last recorded63,169 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 WHT
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 63,169 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 63,169 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 60,332 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 60,332 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 58,713 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2023 57,882 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (back of engine block) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 May 2022 56,699 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly & 2.mm tread depth

Pass 8 May 2021 54,228 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 53,087 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 49,090 miles

nearside rear tyre tread edges cracked .

Pass 31 May 2018 42,145 miles

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside & offside front suspension anti roll bar link boot damage.

Pass 30 May 2017 33,869 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 27,820 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 24,509 miles

nearside & offside front tyre on 3.5mm tread depth.

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 WHT is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc 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 SJ12 WHT, 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 SJ12 WHT registered?

SJ12 WHT is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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