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WK62 USG

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,103 mi
Last recorded97,103 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK62 USG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 97,103 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 89,122 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 78,811 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 69,974 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 59,896 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 59,739 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 51,064 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))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 51,064 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 42,320 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 31,449 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 30,245 miles

engine cover fitted

rear tyres cracked but not yet to cord

Pass 7 Jul 2017 27,616 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,923 miles

n/s/f tyre nail in tread

Fail 9 Jul 2015 18,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 18,975 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)

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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WK62 USG is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK62 USG, 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 WK62 USG registered?

WK62 USG is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is WK62 USG safe to buy?

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