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SL12 TGJ

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,624 mi
Last recorded78,624 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 TGJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,624 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2018 78,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2017 74,886 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 child seats fitted ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe / flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear NSR tyre cracking in tread area

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe / flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2017 74,804 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 child seats fitted ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe / flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear NSR tyre cracking in tread area

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe / flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,211 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 70,211 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 65,758 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 65,742 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside front tyre inner edge bald

offside front tyre inner and outer sidewalls splitting but not yet exposing cords

offside front tyre inner edge bald

offside rear tyre tread cracked

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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SL12 TGJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SL12 TGJ, 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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SL12 TGJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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