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ST12 RXZ

2012 Kia Venga

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,477 mi
Last recorded67,477 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 RXZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 67,477 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 65,259 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 64,681 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 63,035 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 63,000 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 61,485 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 57,988 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 54,157 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 54,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 48,132 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 48,132 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 42,514 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 33,976 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers smearing

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 RXZ is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ST12 RXZ, 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 ST12 RXZ registered?

ST12 RXZ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is ST12 RXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 RXZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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