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WJ12 VCA

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,064 mi
Last recorded78,064 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 VCA
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 78,064 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 77,065 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 75,935 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Mar 2023 73,652 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Mar 2022 69,256 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slightly cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 65,665 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 63,679 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 58,339 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,384 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 43,758 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,227 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 26,577 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 VCA is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ12 VCA registered?

WJ12 VCA is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is WJ12 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 VCA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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