CarVerify

Free Car Check

SL62 WNC

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,063 mi
Last recorded123,063 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 WNC
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 123,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axel corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 120,822 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 120,818 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 117,348 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded REAR BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 117,348 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play FRONT BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded REAR BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 109,713 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 109,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 97,172 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 79,593 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 73,378 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 73,378 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 63,074 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 53,407 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 43,219 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 32,546 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

internal headlight adjuster moved to recheck headlight aim

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
Full Kia Venga reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SL62 WNC is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WNC, 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 SL62 WNC?

You can check the full history of SL62 WNC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SL62 WNC registered?

SL62 WNC is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is SL62 WNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 WNC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL62 WNC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SL62 WNC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.