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AJ12 YPV

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,819 mi
Last recorded112,819 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YPV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 112,819 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut mounting . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 112,769 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut mounting . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 97,811 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 84,721 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 83,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 76,011 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 68,219 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 63,457 miles

front brake discs and pads worn and corroded

rear tyres worn and cracking

Pass 31 May 2019 56,069 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 51,230 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 43,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 43,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 33,231 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 33,231 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 26,389 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Venga?

Based on 541,498 MOT tests across 49,696 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
4,639
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
49,696
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,040
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AJ12 YPV is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Kia Venga models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 47,714 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Venga fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 4,040 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ12 YPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Venga typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Venga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ12 YPV registered?

AJ12 YPV is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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