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SO12 HVT

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,995 mi
Last recorded52,995 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 HVT
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 52,995 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,844 miles

offside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,846 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 39,371 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 31,349 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 31,348 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 HVT is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HVT, 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 SO12 HVT registered?

SO12 HVT is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is SO12 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 HVT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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