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SL62 VKD

2012 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,557 mi
Last recorded81,557 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 VKD
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 81,557 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2016 68,981 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2016 68,981 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 56,367 miles

Nearside mirror cover missing

no emissions detected

Fail 17 Aug 2015 56,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working outer (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front drop link slight lift

Nearside mirror cover missing

no emissions detected

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 VKD is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL62 VKD, 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 VKD registered?

SL62 VKD is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 13 October 2012.

Is SL62 VKD safe to buy?

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