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WF12 NFR

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,617 mi
Last recorded58,617 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 NFR
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 58,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated releasing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 53,260 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 48,077 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 48,004 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 42,658 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 38,693 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 38,683 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 35,130 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 31,546 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 27,241 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 23,369 miles

both front tyres cracking

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 8 Nov 2016 19,769 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 16,705 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 15,440 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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WF12 NFR is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WF12 NFR, 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 WF12 NFR registered?

WF12 NFR is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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The MOT history for WF12 NFR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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