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WP61 UVL

2012 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

54,368 mi
Last recorded54,368 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 UVL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 54,368 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 19 Jun 2026 54,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 53,066 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 53,066 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 50,968 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 28 Jun 2024 50,966 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Jun 2023 48,213 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 28 Jun 2023 48,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 27 Jun 2022 45,279 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 45,279 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 42,309 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 11 Jun 2021 42,309 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 30 Jun 2020 39,805 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2020 39,805 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 38,786 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 34,715 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 28,876 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 24,782 miles

Both rear tyres weathered

Nearside door mirror damaged

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 UVL is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UVL, 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 UVL registered?

WP61 UVL is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is WP61 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 UVL shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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