2012 KIA Venga 1.6L Diesel · LD12 PPZ
2012 KIA Venga (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 May 2012. Recorded mileage 175,001 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA VENGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LD12 PPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/08/2026
- 175,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LD12 PPZ Mileage History
- 21/08/2023125,575 mi
- 23/07/2024157,234 mi+31,659 mi
- 25/07/2025168,527 mi+11,293 mi
- 30/07/2025168,601 mi+74 mi
- 19/08/2026175,001 mi+6,400 mi
Average of roughly 16,501 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LD12 PPZ 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 (LD12 PPZ) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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