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WP62 ELX

2012 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,151 mi
Last recorded59,151 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP62 ELX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 59,151 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 54,210 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 49,038 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 43,950 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 34,288 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 27,791 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 27,006 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 25,148 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 21,303 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 21,303 miles

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

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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WP62 ELX is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WP62 ELX, 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 WP62 ELX registered?

WP62 ELX is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is WP62 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP62 ELX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WP62 ELX have outstanding finance?

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