2012 KIA Venga 1.6L Petrol · MM12 RYX
2012 KIA Venga (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 57,481 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA VENGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM12 RYX Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 57,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM12 RYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Venga (MM12 RYX) between August 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
MM12 RYX Mileage History
- 18/08/201517,153 mi
- 18/08/201517,153 mi
- 15/08/201621,722 mi+4,569 mi
- 14/08/201726,429 mi+4,707 mi
- 14/08/201828,715 mi+2,286 mi
- 15/08/201828,715 mi
- 26/06/201930,401 mi+1,686 mi
- 27/06/201930,401 mi
- 29/06/202137,075 mi+6,674 mi
- 25/06/202242,651 mi+5,576 mi
- 30/06/202346,378 mi+3,727 mi
- 25/06/202450,816 mi+4,438 mi
- 19/06/202554,124 mi+3,308 mi
- 02/07/202657,468 mi+3,344 mi
- 07/07/202657,481 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 3,705 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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