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WJ12 JHE

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,939 mi
Last recorded117,939 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 JHE
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 117,939 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 116,392 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

front bumper insecure

nearside wing and bumper damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2024 109,406 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear bumper damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2024 109,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear bumper damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2023 101,332 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nsf tyre 3mm on outer treads

Fail 20 Jul 2023 101,244 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nsf tyre 3mm on outer treads

Pass 5 Jul 2022 90,539 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 90,537 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2021 78,697 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 69,119 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 69,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,760 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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 19 Apr 2018 26,249 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 23,655 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 23,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 20,706 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 14,174 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 12,429 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 JHE is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WJ12 JHE, 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 JHE registered?

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

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