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WJ62 JZX

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,844 mi
Last recorded55,844 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 JZX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 55,844 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2026 55,844 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2025 44,988 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn void or tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable star gear in column (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 35,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2023 35,281 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 34,696 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 34,187 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 33,822 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 33,190 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 32,228 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 31,116 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 28,926 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 25,021 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 25,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 JZX is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JZX, 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 JZX registered?

WJ62 JZX is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ62 JZX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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