2012 KIA Venga 1.6L Diesel · AF12 MPO
2012 KIA Venga (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 85,232 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA VENGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF12 MPO Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 85,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF12 MPO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Venga (AF12 MPO) between March 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
AF12 MPO Mileage History
- 06/03/201520,913 mi
- 03/03/201628,749 mi+7,836 mi
- 04/03/201736,185 mi+7,436 mi
- 24/02/201844,459 mi+8,274 mi
- 24/02/201844,459 mi
- 02/03/201951,823 mi+7,364 mi
- 22/02/202060,175 mi+8,352 mi
- 03/03/202163,017 mi+2,842 mi
- 03/03/202163,017 mi
- 09/03/202267,936 mi+4,919 mi
- 09/03/202267,936 mi
- 27/02/202374,476 mi+6,540 mi
- 23/02/202479,918 mi+5,442 mi
- 28/02/202583,236 mi+3,318 mi
- 04/03/202685,232 mi+1,996 mi
Average of roughly 5,850 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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