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WG61 DBY

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

107,596 mi
Last recorded107,596 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 DBY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 107,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 107,593 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 98,529 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 98,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2024 91,757 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 85,853 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 79,674 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 79,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 75,871 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 70,767 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 70,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 63,273 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 54,358 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 44,896 miles

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

both front tyres close to 2mm tread

Pass 23 Dec 2015 34,388 miles

Both rear tyres old and starting to crack

Fail 9 Jan 2015 25,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 25,450 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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WG61 DBY is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 WG61 DBY, 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 WG61 DBY registered?

WG61 DBY is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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