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CA12 BYC

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,502 mi
Last recorded83,502 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 BYC
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 83,502 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 74,269 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 4 Sep 2024 74,094 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 56,545 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))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 39,728 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 37,662 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2020 35,008 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 33,046 miles

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

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 29,727 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 27,149 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 20,604 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 11,313 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 10,243 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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CA12 BYC is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red 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 CA12 BYC, 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 CA12 BYC registered?

CA12 BYC is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is CA12 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 BYC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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