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SL62 HZE

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,590 mi
Last recorded37,590 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 HZE
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 37,590 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 37,590 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 37,104 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 35,712 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 35,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 33,274 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 31,584 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 29,421 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 27,996 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 24,513 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 22,054 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 19,507 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 13,474 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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SL62 HZE is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc 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 SL62 HZE, 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 SL62 HZE registered?

SL62 HZE is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is SL62 HZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 HZE 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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