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WN62 HZR

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,844 mi
Last recorded98,844 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 HZR
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 98,844 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 98,844 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 74,205 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 74,205 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 72,496 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 70,580 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 67,817 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 67,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 61,926 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 53,885 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 53,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working when side light on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 50,028 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 50,028 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 46,862 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 42,471 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - pitted & delaminated on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 40,720 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 36,166 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 36,166 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WN62 HZR is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc 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 WN62 HZR, 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 WN62 HZR registered?

WN62 HZR is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WN62 HZR 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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