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SL61 VXU

2012 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,453 mi
Last recorded33,453 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 VXU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 33,453 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 33,453 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 33,314 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 32,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 31,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 31,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 30,427 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 29,796 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 29,185 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 27,690 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 25,153 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 20,477 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 14,934 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 9,849 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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SL61 VXU is a 2012 Kia Venga in White 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 SL61 VXU, 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

How do I check the history of SL61 VXU?

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What year was SL61 VXU registered?

SL61 VXU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is SL61 VXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 VXU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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