2012 KIA Venga 1.4L Petrol · SC12 OJB
2012 KIA Venga (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 104,685 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA VENGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC12 OJB Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 104,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC12 OJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Venga (SC12 OJB) between July 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
SC12 OJB Mileage History
- 06/07/201528,337 mi
- 16/06/201635,998 mi+7,661 mi
- 05/06/201743,645 mi+7,647 mi
- 14/06/201850,976 mi+7,331 mi
- 14/06/201958,581 mi+7,605 mi
- 17/07/202065,218 mi+6,637 mi
- 17/07/202065,218 mi
- 08/07/202171,489 mi+6,271 mi
- 08/07/202171,489 mi
- 13/07/202278,481 mi+6,992 mi
- 13/07/202278,481 mi
- 28/06/202385,289 mi+6,808 mi
- 05/07/202493,223 mi+7,934 mi
- 05/07/202493,223 mi
- 06/06/202599,280 mi+6,057 mi
- 06/06/202599,280 mi
- 05/06/2026104,685 mi+5,405 mi
Average of roughly 6,995 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Venga
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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