2012 KIA Venga 1.4L Diesel · CA12 ABU
2012 KIA Venga (1.4L, diesel). First registered 29 May 2012. Recorded mileage 92,088 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA VENGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,088 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CA12 ABU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 92,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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CA12 ABU Mileage History
- 10/04/202472,028 mi
- 28/03/202581,414 mi+9,386 mi
- 28/03/202581,414 mi
- 02/04/202692,087 mi+10,673 mi
- 02/04/202692,088 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,148 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CA12 ABU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Venga (CA12 ABU) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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