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AO61 YWM

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,380 mi
Last recorded111,380 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 YWM
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 111,380 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear subframe covered with underseal

Fail 24 Jun 2025 111,380 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear subframe covered with underseal

Pass 12 Jan 2024 103,003 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn knocking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 102,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on and abs ring damaged (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure does no close properly (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn knocking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 95,856 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 95,838 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs ring damaged (1.6 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 86,469 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 86,465 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 75,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear heat shield signs of rubbing discs

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 68,633 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 68,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 59,053 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark near min level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 49,825 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 49,825 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 44,395 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 44,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 37,909 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 31,354 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AO61 YWM is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO61 YWM, 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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AO61 YWM is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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