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WF62 UMG

2012 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,130 mi
Last recorded118,130 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 UMG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 118,130 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 118,130 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 110,457 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 102,924 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 102,924 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 94,936 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 86,301 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))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 86,283 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 78,496 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 72,450 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 61,966 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 49,997 miles

Both front tyres wearing off on inner edges of tread

Pass 24 Oct 2016 34,844 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 34,844 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 21,005 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 20,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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WF62 UMG is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WF62 UMG, 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 WF62 UMG registered?

WF62 UMG is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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