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WJ62 KBK

2012 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,922 mi
Last recorded73,922 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 KBK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 73,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2025 73,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s/f (3.5 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2024 72,142 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2024 72,142 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 70,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 67,615 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 65,428 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 63,512 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,142 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 62,142 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 60,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 60,364 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 50,283 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 40,525 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 30,148 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 30,146 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

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

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 KBK is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KBK, 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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WJ62 KBK is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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