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WJ62 GWF

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,256 mi
Last recorded121,256 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 GWF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 121,256 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 121,256 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 112,665 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 101,052 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 101,052 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 89,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 89,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 77,608 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 77,608 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 68,396 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 68,396 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 57,853 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 57,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 48,646 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 46,530 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 43,024 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 37,433 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 27,483 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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WJ62 GWF is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,582cc 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 WJ62 GWF, 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 WJ62 GWF registered?

WJ62 GWF is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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