CarVerify

Free Car Check

WG12 KAJ

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1582cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,560 mi
Last recorded69,560 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 KAJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 69,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 66,516 miles

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2024 64,489 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 61,990 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 61,990 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 59,403 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 59,403 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 56,525 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 55,038 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 48,659 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 48,659 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 40,793 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 40,772 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 32,169 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 29,446 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 23,591 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 21,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jun 2015 21,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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
Full Kia Venga reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WG12 KAJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WG12 KAJ, 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

How do I check the history of WG12 KAJ?

You can check the full history of WG12 KAJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WG12 KAJ registered?

WG12 KAJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is WG12 KAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 KAJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG12 KAJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WG12 KAJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.