2012 KIA Venga 1.6L Diesel · GJ12 EKF
2012 KIA Venga (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 66,553 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA VENGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ12 EKF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
- 66,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ12 EKF 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 (GJ12 EKF) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GJ12 EKF Mileage History
- 14/12/202358,756 mi
- 14/12/202358,756 mi
- 05/12/202463,802 mi+5,046 mi
- 05/12/202463,802 mi
- 15/11/202566,553 mi+2,751 mi
Average of roughly 4,057 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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