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VU12 JZR

2012 Kia Venga

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,277 mi
Last recorded93,277 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 JZR
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 93,277 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery slightly loose

both n/s/r and o/s/r shocks-absorbers and rear axle corroding

Fail 28 Nov 2024 93,227 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery slightly loose

both n/s/r and o/s/r shocks-absorbers and rear axle corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2023 87,602 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 83,917 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 83,917 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 80,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 80,417 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 76,687 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 69,182 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 57,513 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 57,512 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 46,887 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 47,887 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 31,818 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VU12 JZR is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VU12 JZR, 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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What year was VU12 JZR registered?

VU12 JZR is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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