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WG62 EMJ

2012 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,752 mi
Last recorded90,752 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 EMJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 90,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above minimum (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 90,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 - 65 x 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above minimum (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 78,521 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Mar 2023 78,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2022 62,449 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 54,563 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 54,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 47,200 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 47,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 38,840 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 31,930 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jan 2018 31,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2017 23,916 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2016 19,285 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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WG62 EMJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EMJ, 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 EMJ registered?

WG62 EMJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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