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SJ62 XWC

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,506 mi
Last recorded97,506 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 XWC
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 97,506 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 97,506 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 89,258 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 89,233 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 79,677 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 79,606 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested metel 2 metel (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metel 2 metel (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 70,142 miles

leak at intercooler area

Fail 23 Jan 2023 70,142 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

leak at intercooler area

Pass 24 Jan 2022 64,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 57,982 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 51,243 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 51,243 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 43,125 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 32,928 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 23,521 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 11,269 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 5,278 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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SJ62 XWC is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SJ62 XWC, 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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SJ62 XWC is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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