CarVerify

Free Car Check

ST12 VRD

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,610 mi
Last recorded94,610 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 VRD
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 94,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 85,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 85,651 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both brake lights not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 75,341 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 75,341 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 63,319 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 63,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 58,406 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs in poor condition have advised presenter (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front outer pads are thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Could not assess condition of front pads inner both sides seem thin have advised presenter (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 58,406 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs in poor condition have advised presenter (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front outer pads are thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Could not assess condition of front pads inner both sides seem thin have advised presenter (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 49,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 39,919 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs heavely worn and will need attention imminently (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads low and will need changing imminently (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 28,689 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2015 21,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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
Full Kia Venga reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ST12 VRD is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VRD, 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

How do I check the history of ST12 VRD?

You can check the full history of ST12 VRD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ST12 VRD registered?

ST12 VRD is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is ST12 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 VRD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST12 VRD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ST12 VRD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.