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WM12 XAP

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,874 mi
Last recorded116,874 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 XAP
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 116,874 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 112,087 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 105,383 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 105,378 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Both steering arm inner rack ends and both track rod ends worn (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020 94,942 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 86,833 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 76,962 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 65,313 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 65,059 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 53,068 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 38,663 miles

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

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

Rear 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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WM12 XAP is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WM12 XAP, 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 WM12 XAP registered?

WM12 XAP is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is WM12 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 XAP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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