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SK12 TXZ

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,707 mi
Last recorded59,707 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 TXZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 59,707 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 56,489 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 52,066 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 52,066 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut badly cracked (5.2.3 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 48,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 40,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 43,961 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 39,738 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 34,522 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 34,518 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 26,687 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 20,710 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 14,189 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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SK12 TXZ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc 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 SK12 TXZ, 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 SK12 TXZ registered?

SK12 TXZ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is SK12 TXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK12 TXZ 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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