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WJ62 HBU

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,774 mi
Last recorded75,774 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 HBU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 75,774 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 70,925 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn on edges

Fail 5 Sep 2024 70,920 miles

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

Brake disc(s) slightly worn on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2023 65,209 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 60,486 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 56,202 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 56,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 49,909 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 41,265 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 41,265 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 38,442 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))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 33,786 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 25,756 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 22,575 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 HBU 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 78.6%.

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 WJ62 HBU, 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 HBU registered?

WJ62 HBU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is WJ62 HBU safe to buy?

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