2012 KIA Venga 1.4L Petrol · GL12 KSX
2012 KIA Venga (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 66,688 miles. MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA VENGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GL12 KSX Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 66,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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GL12 KSX Mileage History
- 03/06/201520,964 mi
- 14/08/201626,741 mi+5,777 mi
- 23/08/201732,841 mi+6,100 mi
- 16/08/201838,335 mi+5,494 mi
- 10/08/201943,612 mi+5,277 mi
- 22/08/202047,944 mi+4,332 mi
- 28/08/202047,958 mi+14 mi
- 02/09/202151,645 mi+3,687 mi
- 08/09/202151,720 mi+75 mi
- 07/09/202255,698 mi+3,978 mi
- 04/09/202359,013 mi+3,315 mi
- 06/09/202359,015 mi+2 mi
- 05/09/202462,247 mi+3,232 mi
- 10/09/202462,262 mi+15 mi
- 13/09/202462,276 mi+14 mi
- 01/09/202565,139 mi+2,863 mi
- 09/09/202666,688 mi+1,549 mi
- 10/09/202666,688 mi
Average of roughly 4,057 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
GL12 KSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Venga (GL12 KSX) between June 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Does not retract (7.1.2 (c))”.
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