CarVerify

Free Car Check

VK12 EYB

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,961 mi
Last recorded18,961 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 EYB
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 18,961 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres are over 10 years old

Pass 11 Apr 2025 17,643 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 17,637 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 17,562 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 17,401 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 17,397 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 17,232 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 17,232 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 16,847 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 16,614 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 14,702 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 14,702 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 11,984 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 9,375 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 7,469 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 5,022 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
Full Kia Venga reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VK12 EYB is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol 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 VK12 EYB, 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 VK12 EYB?

You can check the full history of VK12 EYB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VK12 EYB registered?

VK12 EYB is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is VK12 EYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK12 EYB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK12 EYB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VK12 EYB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.