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WN12 CBU

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,068 mi
Last recorded63,068 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 CBU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 63,068 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 63,068 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 58,732 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 58,732 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 52,742 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 48,227 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 42,979 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 42,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 35,714 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 35,714 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 32,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 28,056 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 23,358 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 17,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 17,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 13,813 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 13,813 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 10,748 miles

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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WN12 CBU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WN12 CBU, 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 WN12 CBU registered?

WN12 CBU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is WN12 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN12 CBU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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