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WJ12 JTO

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,092 mi
Last recorded76,092 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 JTO
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 76,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 72,403 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 72,371 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 69,772 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 65,813 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 62,093 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 59,498 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 52,753 miles

nearside front wiper poor

Pass 19 May 2018 44,505 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2017 37,133 miles

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

both front tyres low

Pass 27 Apr 2016 26,705 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 14,678 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 13,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 JTO is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 JTO, 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 JTO registered?

WJ12 JTO is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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