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WF12 NFV

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,214 mi
Last recorded83,214 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 NFV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 83,214 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 83,211 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides os/ns (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides os/ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 78,222 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 78,191 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 72,510 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 67,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm& inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & dics lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Fail 17 Feb 2023 67,389 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm& inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & dics lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 18 Feb 2022 62,403 miles

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Fail 17 Feb 2022 62,403 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 18 Feb 2021 57,147 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 57,147 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 52,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 45,780 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 39,226 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 31,837 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 23,884 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 16,595 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 NFV is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WF12 NFV, 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 WF12 NFV registered?

WF12 NFV is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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