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SJ62 XXN

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,999 mi
Last recorded108,999 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 XXN
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 108,999 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle under body has been under sealed

Pass 23 Apr 2025 107,319 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 100,498 miles

ALL underside of vehicle corroded including all suspension components, subframe, rear axle and vehicle body

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 91,676 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 82,747 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 63,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 52,217 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 52,217 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 34,174 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 34,165 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 31,807 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 27,088 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,160 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 XXN is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SJ62 XXN, 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 SJ62 XXN registered?

SJ62 XXN is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for SJ62 XXN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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