2012 KIA Venga 1.6L Diesel · HW07 NAN
2012 KIA Venga (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 126,645 miles. MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA VENGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW07 NAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2026
- 126,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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.
HW07 NAN 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 (HW07 NAN) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
HW07 NAN Mileage History
- 22/09/2024102,450 mi
- 02/10/2024102,450 mi
- 06/10/2025111,357 mi+8,907 mi
- 13/10/2025111,634 mi+277 mi
- 22/10/2026126,645 mi+15,011 mi
Average of roughly 11,624 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Venga
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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