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VK62 UBG

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,141 mi
Last recorded42,141 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 UBG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 42,141 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 39,151 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front tyre wearing edges, cracking on tread

Pass 6 Sep 2023 36,689 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2022 34,544 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 31,472 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 29,396 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 27,820 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 24,329 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 20,486 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 18,133 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 14,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 14,507 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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VK62 UBG is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VK62 UBG, 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 VK62 UBG registered?

VK62 UBG is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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