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SK62 XRP

2012 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,295 mi
Last recorded142,295 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 XRP
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 142,295 miles

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))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 134,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 127,879 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 120,294 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2021 112,980 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 107,269 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 107,269 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 104,073 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 87,152 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 71,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 55,028 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 40,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on innertread/wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner tread/wall (4.1.E.1)

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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SK62 XRP is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SK62 XRP, 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 SK62 XRP registered?

SK62 XRP is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is SK62 XRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK62 XRP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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