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VO12 FNP

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,017 mi
Last recorded40,017 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 FNP
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 40,017 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 37,385 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 37,385 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working plus no warning light on dash when operated (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 33,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 33,798 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 28,047 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 25,754 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 25,227 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Below service limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror casing damaged and taped up. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 24,601 miles

Unable to view front or rear pad thickness.

Pass 1 Mar 2019 23,482 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear, N/S and O/S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to view front and rear pad thickness.

Fail 1 Mar 2019 23,482 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear, N/S and O/S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to view front and rear pad thickness.

Pass 5 Feb 2018 20,579 miles

N/S and O/S front and rear tyres have age related cracking.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Mobility scooter taking up n/s and central rear seat location.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 18,211 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 14,598 miles

All tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 11 Feb 2015 11,777 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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VO12 FNP is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red 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 VO12 FNP, 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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VO12 FNP is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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