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VK12 ZGS

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,510 mi
Last recorded45,510 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 ZGS
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 45,510 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 38,467 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 30,924 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 30,924 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 ZGS is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 ZGS, 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 VK12 ZGS registered?

VK12 ZGS is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is VK12 ZGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK12 ZGS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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