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V300 CMS

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,891 mi
Last recorded40,891 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV300 CMS
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 40,891 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 35,769 miles

Advise front b/pads 60-70 % worn

Fail 10 Sep 2024 35,769 miles

Advise front b/pads 60-70 % worn

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 30,663 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 30,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 24,983 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 20,846 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 19,651 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 18,696 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 16,439 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 14,257 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 11,988 miles

Nearside Front tyre is starting to perish on the outer sidewall

Nearside Front wiper smearing the screen

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre has cracks in the tread grooves

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in the tread grooves

Pass 18 Sep 2015 9,875 miles

Nearside Front tyre is perished on the outside edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small cracks in the tread grooves of all tyres

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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V300 CMS is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V300 CMS, 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 V300 CMS registered?

V300 CMS is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is V300 CMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V300 CMS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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