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WG12 CFY

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,645 mi
Last recorded56,645 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 CFY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 56,645 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 56,645 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 48,714 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 41,328 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 34,491 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 34,490 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 29,933 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 25,538 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 25,535 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking with age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 24,859 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 23,749 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 22,675 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 21,036 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 18,993 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 16,633 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 15,713 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WG12 CFY is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WG12 CFY, 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 WG12 CFY registered?

WG12 CFY is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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