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SL12 TVP

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,170 mi
Last recorded100,170 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 TVP
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 100,170 miles

(ADVISE) front subframe surface corrosion

(ADVISE) no access to rear seatbelts/pet covers

Pass 8 Jan 2025 93,663 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield slightly insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 89,721 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 85,386 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 85,386 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 74,989 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 74,989 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 72,851 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 70,323 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 61,984 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,212 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 42,885 miles

Offside Front drop link dust cover split slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2016 32,215 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 TVP is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SL12 TVP, 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 SL12 TVP registered?

SL12 TVP is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is SL12 TVP safe to buy?

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