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WF12 WPX

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,987 mi
Last recorded91,987 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 WPX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 91,987 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 91,987 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 87,225 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 87,225 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2024 83,063 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 77,835 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 72,524 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 65,356 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 65,356 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 61,370 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 55,888 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 55,888 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 48,019 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 40,034 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 31,641 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 25,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WPX is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WPX, 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 WPX registered?

WF12 WPX is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is WF12 WPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 WPX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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