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SL62 JVU

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,179 mi
Last recorded59,179 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 JVU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 59,179 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 58,730 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 58,730 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2024 58,435 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 58,162 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 58,162 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 57,554 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 57,004 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 56,926 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 54,732 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 52,003 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 49,699 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 38,815 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,479 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 JVU 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 SL62 JVU, 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 SL62 JVU registered?

SL62 JVU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is SL62 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 JVU 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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