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ST61 TVO

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,408 mi
Last recorded137,408 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 TVO
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 137,408 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 127,523 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 127,248 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 113,305 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 112,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 105,656 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 105,655 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 101,777 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall of tyre showing slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 101,775 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener placed in n/s/f footwell ()

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mounting broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 99,082 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe/flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 85,624 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 74,298 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 74,298 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 71,265 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 59,746 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 48,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 37,131 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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ST61 TVO 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 70.6%.

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 ST61 TVO, 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 ST61 TVO registered?

ST61 TVO is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is ST61 TVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST61 TVO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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