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VU12 JZN

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,372 mi
Last recorded67,372 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 JZN
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 67,372 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 63,010 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 56,159 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 51,470 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, not major (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 51,470 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, not major (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 48,284 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 45,888 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 45,806 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 38,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2017 26,383 miles

Front brake pads wearing low!

Front wiper blades worn!

Rear brake pads wearing low!

Pass 17 Feb 2016 20,818 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 18,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/Front tyre worn outer part of tread and outer sidewall worn

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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VU12 JZN is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU12 JZN, 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 VU12 JZN registered?

VU12 JZN is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for VU12 JZN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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