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KIA VENGA2012 · 1.4L Petrol

RO62 AEV

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2012 KIA VENGA? It's a Petrol with a 1396cc engine showing 89,004 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 11/10/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1396cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 30 September 2025 at 89,004 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, although the history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes in both 2024 and 2025. This suggests that while the vehicle passes testing, the previous owner addressed specific issues immediately to secure a legal test certificate rather than performing preventative maintenance that would avoid failures altogether. At 89,004 miles, this fourteen-year-old Kia Venga has averaged approximately 6,357 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-mileage usage for its age. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with a jump of 4,734 miles between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 5,447 miles between October 2024 and September 2025. This steady usage rate reduces the stress on the drivetrain and suspension components, though low annual mileage can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber seals and fluid integrity over time. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas that likely caused the failures in 2024 and 2025, as the record does not list the specific reasons for those declines. A thorough check of the brake pipe condition, caliper seals, and suspension arm bushings is essential. Given the age of the vehicle, inspect the structural integrity for corrosion on the sills and rear mounting points to ensure that the low mileage has not masked underlying rust issues common in vehicles of this era.

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70
/ 100 · Average

Public record health check: Average.

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: May 16, 2026, 01:04 AM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 30 September 2025 at 89,004 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, although the history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes in both 2024 and 2025. This suggests that while the vehicle passes testing, the previous owner addressed specific issues immediately to secure a legal test certificate rather than performing preventative maintenance that would avoid failures altogether. At 89,004 miles, this fourteen-year-old Kia Venga has averaged approximately 6,357 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-mileage usage for its age. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with a jump of 4,734 miles between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 5,447 miles between October 2024 and September 2025. This steady usage rate reduces the stress on the drivetrain and suspension components, though low annual mileage can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber seals and fluid integrity over time. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas that likely caused the failures in 2024 and 2025, as the record does not list the specific reasons for those declines. A thorough check of the brake pipe condition, caliper seals, and suspension arm bushings is essential. Given the age of the vehicle, inspect the structural integrity for corrosion on the sills and rear mounting points to ensure that the low mileage has not masked underlying rust issues common in vehicles of this era.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2012 Kia Venga (RO62 AEV) has a recorded MOT history spanning from October 2023 to September 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

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