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VE61 VRY

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,697 mi
Last recorded33,697 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 VRY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 33,697 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 30,889 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 30,809 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 30,769 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streak left on screen but not seriously affecting field of view (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 30,405 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 29,938 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 29,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 29,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 29,542 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 29,068 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 28,557 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2017 27,910 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 24,301 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 16,582 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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VE61 VRY is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VE61 VRY, 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

How do I check the history of VE61 VRY?

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What year was VE61 VRY registered?

VE61 VRY is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is VE61 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 VRY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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