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SV12 JCJ

2012 Kia Venga

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,840 mi
Last recorded82,840 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 JCJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 82,840 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 75,172 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 75,159 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 68,338 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (7.1.2)

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)

fuel tank corroded around seam

rear bumper has damage

undercarrage including various suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2018 68,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (7.1.2)

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)

fuel tank corroded around seam

rear bumper has damage

undercarrage including various suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,458 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four brake discs rusty at edges

both front wipers torn slightly

drag on offside rear brake

offside rear tyre getting worn(2mm)

slight damage to rear bumper

Fail 15 Mar 2017 53,458 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four brake discs rusty at edges

both front wipers torn slightly

drag on offside rear brake

offside rear tyre getting worn(2mm)

slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,151 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 42,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,734 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 30,734 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both sides rear tyres slightly perished between treads

coolant level low

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 JCJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JCJ, 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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SV12 JCJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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