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VO62 UPL

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,035 mi
Last recorded136,035 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 UPL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 136,035 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And O/S/F also, just legal now. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.8mm and unevenly worn/devoid of tread, on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn And O/S/R also. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And O/S/R also. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also, beneath blistered protective paint coatings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust support steel hanger fractured off system

Rear Fuel tank corroded, to exposed steel surfaces

Windscreen stone chipped.

Pass 19 Feb 2025 123,772 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 123,770 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 111,450 miles

Engine oil leak, not excessive, (rear main area)

Fuel tank corroded, at centre seam pressing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly/low, on outer edge.

Windscreen stone chipped in zones A an B.

Fail 26 Feb 2024 111,450 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid And N/S also, jet strength very weak/jet below wiper line. (3.5 (a))

Engine oil leak, not excessive, (rear main area)

Fuel tank corroded, at centre seam pressing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly/low, on outer edge.

Windscreen stone chipped in zones A an B.

Pass 27 Mar 2023 99,937 miles

Petrol tank corroded, on rear upper section.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 98,983 miles

Front BOTH Tyres getting low on tread.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And O/S/R also, but not excessive yet. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated And leaking grease out, just legal for MOT. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Petrol tank corroded, on rear upper section.

Stone chip in zone B

Pass 12 Oct 2021 95,672 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 95,672 miles

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

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

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

Fuel tank corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 91,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 88,838 miles

Rear seat belts not chckee

Pass 2 Nov 2018 84,769 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 73,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 73,112 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 59,112 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 44,666 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 44,666 miles

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

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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VO62 UPL is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VO62 UPL, 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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VO62 UPL is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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