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WJ62 SNV

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,192 mi
Last recorded105,192 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 SNV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 105,192 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 102,525 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 99,795 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 97,175 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 94,858 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 93,059 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 93,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 90,261 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 85,797 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 77,101 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 65,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 54,135 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,876 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 38,864 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 SNV is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc 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 SNV, 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 WJ62 SNV registered?

WJ62 SNV is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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