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BN12 UDY

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,415 mi
Last recorded106,415 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 UDY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 106,415 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 106,415 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 102,538 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 100,544 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 100,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 91,551 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 91,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 88,770 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 82,448 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 76,764 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 68,887 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 52,782 miles

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Fail 13 Feb 2018 52,782 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 17 Feb 2017 45,245 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,359 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 27,300 miles

All four tyres worn low on inner edges

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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BN12 UDY is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN12 UDY, 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 BN12 UDY registered?

BN12 UDY is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is BN12 UDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 UDY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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