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SV12 DPF

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,004 mi
Last recorded28,004 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 DPF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 28,004 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 27,928 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 27,928 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 26,945 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 rear hoses metal sections getting quite rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 26,074 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 25,149 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 24,179 miles

both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2020 23,222 miles

offside wiper blade torn slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2020 23,222 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade torn slightly

Pass 8 May 2019 21,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 May 2019 21,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 19,352 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 17,586 miles

n/s front tyre getting quite worn

Fail 26 May 2017 17,581 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

n/s front tyre getting quite worn

Pass 20 May 2016 15,722 miles

BSR tyres slightly perished between tread

NSF tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 28 May 2015 13,778 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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SV12 DPF is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 SV12 DPF, 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 SV12 DPF registered?

SV12 DPF is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 2 June 2012.

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