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SM12 VAD

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,606 mi
Last recorded53,606 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 VAD
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 53,606 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2026 53,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi at axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi at axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2025 51,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 50,831 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 50,754 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) 2

Pass 18 Aug 2023 45,691 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 41,620 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 33,655 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferule/pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 33,654 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferule/pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 33,046 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 31,413 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2018 29,698 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 27,945 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 27,945 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 26,736 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 26,736 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 20,642 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 20,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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SM12 VAD is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SM12 VAD, 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 SM12 VAD registered?

SM12 VAD is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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