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THZ 4908

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,260 mi
Last recorded120,260 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHZ 4908
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 120,260 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 110,304 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 97,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside faces, O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 84,291 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 74,664 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 66,501 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 56,628 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 56,628 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 48,189 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 48,189 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 40,495 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 32,235 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 32,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 23,546 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 23,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake pads low

rear brake discs corroded

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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THZ 4908 is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 THZ 4908, 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 THZ 4908 registered?

THZ 4908 is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is THZ 4908 safe to buy?

The MOT history for THZ 4908 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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