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SM62 AVT

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,365 mi
Last recorded124,365 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 AVT
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 124,365 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 116,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 108,429 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2023 100,335 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 93,082 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 93,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 89,849 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE weak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2021 89,843 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jun 2020 83,424 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 80,710 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 80,710 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Dec 2018 68,721 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 53,758 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked between tread

Pass 12 Nov 2016 38,959 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 27,355 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

wiper blades worn but clearing

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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SM62 AVT is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM62 AVT, 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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SM62 AVT is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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