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WL12 DGV

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,403 mi
Last recorded96,403 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 DGV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 96,403 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 89,093 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 83,904 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 77,482 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 24 Apr 2022 71,044 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 69,450 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 64,366 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 58,637 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 55,900 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 55,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Inside out (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 47,927 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre very worn inner edge on limit

Pass 18 Jun 2015 34,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jun 2015 34,119 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WL12 DGV is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WL12 DGV, 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 WL12 DGV registered?

WL12 DGV is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is WL12 DGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 DGV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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