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ST12 GWJ

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,046 mi
Last recorded46,046 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 GWJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 46,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 41,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 24,877 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm coroded

Offside Front lower suspension arm coroded

Offside Front tyre low

Rear axel coroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 19,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 19,712 miles

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded mid flexy hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded mid flexy hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 17,118 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mid hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mid hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 15,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush bonding coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush bonding coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 15,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush bonding coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush bonding coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 14,664 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mid brake flexy ferrule brake pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mid brake flexy ferrule brake pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 14,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mid brake flexy ferrule brake pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mid brake flexy ferrule brake pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 13,548 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 12,295 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 11,265 miles

Rear wiper torn

Pass 22 Apr 2016 10,138 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 10,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides torn (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 8,723 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 GWJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GWJ, 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 GWJ registered?

ST12 GWJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is ST12 GWJ safe to buy?

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