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2012 KIA VENGA 3 ECODYNAMICS1.6L Other

JFZ 6498

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KIA VENGA 3 ECODYNAMICS (2012, Other, 1591cc) — mileage recorded at 64,386. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

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Expires 19/10/2025
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Fuel
Other
Year
2012
Engine
1591cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Kia Venga 3 Ecodynamics presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT on 20 October 2024 at 64,386 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend shows a resolving pattern after a cluster of failures earlier in 2024, indicating the vehicle eventually met standards but required multiple attempts. This sequence suggests intermittent rectification rather than a consistently clean history. Recorded mileage stands at 64,386 miles for a 2012 model, equating to roughly 4,599 miles per year and confirming light use for its age. The gap between the 4 February 2023 pass at 52,704 miles and the 10 July 2024 fail at 62,464 miles shows about 9,760 miles added in seventeen months, a modest accumulation. Three failures within 2024 (3 October at 64,019 miles, 10 July at 62,464 miles, and 21 January 2023 at 52,369 miles) with no defects logged point to administrative or unrecorded test issues rather than severe wear, though the repeated rejections imply previous owners delayed compliance. A buyer should physically verify the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for hidden corrosion or binding calipers, since the MOT entries omit advisory detail despite multiple failures. Low annual mileage raises the risk of perished rubber components and surface structural rust from standing periods. Inspect exhaust emissions and undertray condition on site to confirm the clean 2024 pass reflects genuine mechanical integrity.

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Kia Venga 3 Ecodynamics presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT on 20 October 2024 at 64,386 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend shows a resolving pattern after a cluster of failures earlier in 2024, indicating the vehicle eventually met standards but required multiple attempts. This sequence suggests intermittent rectification rather than a consistently clean history. Recorded mileage stands at 64,386 miles for a 2012 model, equating to roughly 4,599 miles per year and confirming light use for its age. The gap between the 4 February 2023 pass at 52,704 miles and the 10 July 2024 fail at 62,464 miles shows about 9,760 miles added in seventeen months, a modest accumulation. Three failures within 2024 (3 October at 64,019 miles, 10 July at 62,464 miles, and 21 January 2023 at 52,369 miles) with no defects logged point to administrative or unrecorded test issues rather than severe wear, though the repeated rejections imply previous owners delayed compliance. A buyer should physically verify the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for hidden corrosion or binding calipers, since the MOT entries omit advisory detail despite multiple failures. Low annual mileage raises the risk of perished rubber components and surface structural rust from standing periods. Inspect exhaust emissions and undertray condition on site to confirm the clean 2024 pass reflects genuine mechanical integrity.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2012, this Kia Venga 3 Ecodynamics with plate JFZ 6498 has undergone 5 MOT inspections since January 2023.

Across its entire MOT history, this Kia has a 40% success rate (2 passes and 3 fails). This pass rate is below average and potential buyers should investigate the failure history carefully.

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