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WP61 OLG

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,066 mi
Last recorded186,066 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 OLG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 186,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 186,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside 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 both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 179,402 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 179,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 172,479 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 164,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 152,060 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 152,060 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 140,041 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 132,850 miles

all 4 tyrtes on 2mm aprox

Pass 5 Apr 2017 125,295 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 125,287 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 113,761 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 100,190 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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WP61 OLG is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WP61 OLG, 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 WP61 OLG registered?

WP61 OLG is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is WP61 OLG safe to buy?

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