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AV12 YLX

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,680 mi
Last recorded71,680 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YLX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 71,680 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 68,359 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 63,684 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 58,487 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 53,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 48,436 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 43,580 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 43,528 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 38,303 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 29,432 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 21,017 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 11,679 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 2,768 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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AV12 YLX is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AV12 YLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV12 YLX registered?

AV12 YLX is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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