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WR12 UVM

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,555 mi
Last recorded69,555 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 UVM
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 69,555 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 69,555 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 63,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.70 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.50 mm and perish cracks in the tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish cracks in both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 63,418 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn On the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.70 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.50 mm and perish cracks in the tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish cracks in both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 58,248 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 54,606 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 51,167 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 47,744 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 46,590 miles

Rear Brake pads very low

Fail 23 Jul 2020 46,590 miles

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

Rear Brake pads very low

Pass 11 Jul 2019 40,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 33,193 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 28,227 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 23,205 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,354 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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WR12 UVM is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WR12 UVM, 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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WR12 UVM is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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