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SL62 VWM

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,050 mi
Last recorded106,050 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 VWM
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 106,050 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 104,792 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 99,887 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 91,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 82,173 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 74,100 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 66,099 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 60,852 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 52,839 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 52,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 May 2017 46,483 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 37,206 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 VWM is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

SL62 VWM is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is SL62 VWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 VWM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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