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VA12 OZF

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,171 mi
Last recorded63,171 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 OZF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 63,171 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 63,171 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 53,924 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 53,920 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 46,866 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer hanger broken, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 41,630 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 37,291 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 32,042 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 28,643 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 28,643 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 25,539 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 23,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 20,214 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 16,298 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 13,293 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 OZF is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA12 OZF, 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 OZF registered?

VA12 OZF is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is VA12 OZF safe to buy?

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