2012 KIA Venga 1.6L Petrol · WJ12 HKA
2012 KIA Venga (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 68,233 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA VENGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ12 HKA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 68,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ12 HKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Venga (WJ12 HKA) between March 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
WJ12 HKA Mileage History
- 09/03/201514,616 mi
- 09/03/201514,616 mi
- 09/03/201621,258 mi+6,642 mi
- 24/02/201729,363 mi+8,105 mi
- 28/02/201729,518 mi+155 mi
- 28/02/201836,525 mi+7,007 mi
- 28/02/201836,525 mi
- 06/03/201942,808 mi+6,283 mi
- 11/03/202050,010 mi+7,202 mi
- 11/03/202050,010 mi
- 10/03/202152,197 mi+2,187 mi
- 03/03/202253,439 mi+1,242 mi
- 28/02/202356,534 mi+3,095 mi
- 15/02/202460,808 mi+4,274 mi
- 07/02/202564,595 mi+3,787 mi
- 12/02/202564,595 mi
- 14/01/202668,233 mi+3,638 mi
- 14/01/202668,233 mi
Average of roughly 4,940 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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