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WL62 PBU

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

22,358 mi
Last recorded22,358 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL62 PBU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 22,358 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 21,785 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 21,785 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 21,395 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 20,535 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 19,303 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 18,528 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 17,967 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 16,652 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 16,650 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 15,565 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 14,178 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 12,647 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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WL62 PBU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc 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 WL62 PBU, 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 WL62 PBU registered?

WL62 PBU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is WL62 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL62 PBU 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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