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SP12 XEB

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,500 mi
Last recorded104,500 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 XEB
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 104,500 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 92,371 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 80,085 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 66,998 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 63,615 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 50,119 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 50,119 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 42,757 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 42,746 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 40,211 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 36,644 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 36,621 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 31,708 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 26,079 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 21,310 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 16,396 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 15,574 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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SP12 XEB is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SP12 XEB, 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 SP12 XEB registered?

SP12 XEB is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is SP12 XEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 XEB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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