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WJ12 JDX

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,094 mi
Last recorded32,094 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 32,094 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 29,009 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 26,112 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 23,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 20,134 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 16,633 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 16,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 16,255 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 14,677 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 13,322 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 12,033 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 10,415 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 10,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 8,545 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 JDX is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JDX, 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 JDX registered?

WJ12 JDX is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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