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AO12 KYB

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,865 mi
Last recorded69,865 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 KYB
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 69,865 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 8 Apr 2025 65,724 miles

front ball joint covers perished

Pass 22 Apr 2024 61,334 miles

front ball joint covers perished

Pass 20 Apr 2023 56,591 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

front ball joint covers perished

Fail 20 Apr 2023 56,591 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre getting low

front ball joint covers perished

Pass 21 Apr 2022 52,170 miles

front ball joint covers slightly perished

Fail 21 Apr 2022 52,170 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front ball joint covers slightly perished

Pass 8 Apr 2021 44,028 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front ball joint covers slightly perished

Pass 7 Apr 2020 39,311 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 39,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 32,258 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Apr 2018 26,561 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Apr 2017 21,361 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 17,742 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 13,830 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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AO12 KYB is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol 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 AO12 KYB, 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 AO12 KYB registered?

AO12 KYB is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is AO12 KYB safe to buy?

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