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VA12 OZB

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,614 mi
Last recorded58,614 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 OZB
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 58,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged poorly repaired puncture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 58,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged poorly repaired puncture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 56,822 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 56,174 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 56,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 55,409 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 55,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2022 53,066 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 50,334 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 48,732 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Rear brake pads low - o/s

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2019 43,422 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 43,422 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 36,388 miles

Front pads getting low Front disc's lipped o/s/f tyre low

Pass 25 Jul 2017 29,253 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 23,239 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 16,808 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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VA12 OZB is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel 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 VA12 OZB, 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 VA12 OZB registered?

VA12 OZB is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is VA12 OZB safe to buy?

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