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WR12 VZD

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,589 mi
Last recorded90,589 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 VZD
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 90,589 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 90,589 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 76,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 65,090 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 65,090 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 54,087 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 54,087 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 48,712 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 38,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 37,298 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 33,792 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 29,867 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 29,867 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 26,495 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 21,590 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 15,960 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 VZD is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR12 VZD, 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 WR12 VZD registered?

WR12 VZD is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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