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VO12 FNT

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,183 mi
Last recorded121,183 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 FNT
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 121,183 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 121,183 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure backbox (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 120,271 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 120,271 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 116,793 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 116,793 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 111,427 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has a slight bulge on inner sidewall and only just met requirement/requires attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 106,096 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 99,612 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 93,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 84,797 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,277 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 76,277 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 63,644 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,748 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 FNT is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc 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 VO12 FNT, 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 VO12 FNT registered?

VO12 FNT is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is VO12 FNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 FNT 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.

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