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WG62 EJO

2012 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,870 mi
Last recorded139,870 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 EJO
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 139,870 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 127,921 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jan 2025 127,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2024 119,239 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 109,957 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 97,040 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 82,544 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 73,931 miles

Nearside Rear advise nearisde rear tyre on 2mm wear indicators 205x55x16

Pass 22 May 2019 69,814 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 69,814 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 62,879 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 60,442 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 53,979 miles

Offside Rear Some deterioration within Tyre tread.

Offside Rear Tyre some uneven wear.

Fail 19 Dec 2016 53,979 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Some deterioration within Tyre tread.

Offside Rear Tyre some uneven wear.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 40,318 miles

Offside Rear ( tyre wearing on outer shoulders and starting to perish in places)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 40,318 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres wearing on outer shoulders and starting to perish in places

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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WG62 EJO 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 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 WG62 EJO, 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 WG62 EJO registered?

WG62 EJO is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is WG62 EJO safe to buy?

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