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SO12 AAN

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,970 mi
Last recorded55,970 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 AAN
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 55,970 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 55,662 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 45,993 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Sep 2023 40,411 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 35,494 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 30,316 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 27,134 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 24,388 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 20,213 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 15,941 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 12,084 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 8,392 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 7,681 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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SO12 AAN is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SO12 AAN, 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 SO12 AAN?

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What year was SO12 AAN registered?

SO12 AAN is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is SO12 AAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 AAN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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