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W15 MJR

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,714 mi
Last recorded102,714 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW15 MJR
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 102,714 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 102,714 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 91,338 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 79,465 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 79,465 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 66,563 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 57,568 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 51,827 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 51,827 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 45,985 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 45,985 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 35,523 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads worn low

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 24 Nov 2017 27,521 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 20,567 miles

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON EDGES

REPAIR TO NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 19 Dec 2015 14,915 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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W15 MJR is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W15 MJR, 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 W15 MJR registered?

W15 MJR is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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