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WU12 HCV

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,335 mi
Last recorded74,335 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 HCV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 74,335 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 62,023 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 56,878 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,662 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 43,214 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 33,513 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 24,136 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge /slightly

Pass 5 May 2015 13,015 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 13,015 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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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WU12 HCV is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WU12 HCV, 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 WU12 HCV registered?

WU12 HCV is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is WU12 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 HCV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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