2012 KIA Venga 1.4L Diesel · LT02 OTT
2012 KIA Venga (1.4L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 87,993 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA VENGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT02 OTT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 87,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT02 OTT 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 (LT02 OTT) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
LT02 OTT Mileage History
- 19/06/202467,440 mi
- 03/07/202579,255 mi+11,815 mi
- 03/07/202579,257 mi+2 mi
- 30/06/202687,992 mi+8,735 mi
- 01/07/202687,993 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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