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ST12 GWF

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,004 mi
Last recorded85,004 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 GWF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 85,004 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 78,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2025 78,481 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 72,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 72,052 miles

Central Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NS and OS rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 66,904 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 60,845 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 60,845 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust flexi parted (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Support bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 55,566 miles

Central Rear Rear backing plates corroded

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 49,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 41,140 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 41,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,108 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak Oil Leaks from several areas on the gearbox ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NSR Flexi section slightly corroded at the forward most termination (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules OSR Flexi section slightly corroded at the forward most termination (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,998 miles

Nearside Front Wiper smearing slightly but not effecting drivers view

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2017 24,998 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split between treads (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split between treads (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split between treads (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split between treads (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 23,703 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2016 23,658 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2015 22,269 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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ST12 GWF 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 ST12 GWF, 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 ST12 GWF registered?

ST12 GWF is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is ST12 GWF safe to buy?

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