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VU62 WRJ

2012 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,287 mi
Last recorded41,287 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 WRJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 41,287 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 39,403 miles

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

Offside 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 3 Oct 2023 37,263 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 35,740 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 32,826 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 30,622 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 28,697 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 25,089 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 25,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TYRE WORN TO CORE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TYRE WORN TO CORE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 22,144 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 17,765 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 17,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak SHOCKER LEAKING (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 12,279 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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VU62 WRJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VU62 WRJ, 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 VU62 WRJ registered?

VU62 WRJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is VU62 WRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 WRJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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