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WJ12 HZX

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,409 mi
Last recorded54,409 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 HZX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 54,409 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 53,940 miles
Fail 26 May 2025 53,939 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 52,704 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 51,121 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 51,121 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 48,367 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 45,661 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 43,322 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 40,002 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 36,434 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 36,434 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 32,979 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 24,625 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 24,624 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 20,399 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 17,921 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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WJ12 HZX is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WJ12 HZX, 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 WJ12 HZX registered?

WJ12 HZX is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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