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AX62 TYZ

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,854 mi
Last recorded88,854 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX62 TYZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 88,854 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 84,328 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 84,327 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 80,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 80,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 76,757 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 72,607 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 67,948 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 67,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 64,795 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 60,411 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 53,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2017 42,568 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 May 2017 42,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2016 36,514 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracking

Fail 26 May 2016 36,514 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are cracking

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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AX62 TYZ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AX62 TYZ, 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 AX62 TYZ registered?

AX62 TYZ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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