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VK12 XAV

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,179 mi
Last recorded41,179 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 XAV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 41,179 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 38,051 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 38,051 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 37,136 miles

both rear tyres cracking

under vehicle suspension has corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2024 37,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment excess corrosion (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment excessively corroding + inner steering rack joint / tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking

under vehicle suspension has corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2023 36,479 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 35,807 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 34,993 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 33,759 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 32,469 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 30,246 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 30,246 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 26,193 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 21,932 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,510 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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VK12 XAV is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 VK12 XAV, 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 VK12 XAV registered?

VK12 XAV is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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