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CA12 JYL

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,261 mi
Last recorded76,261 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 JYL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 76,261 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside cv boot split slightly p/a

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 76,259 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative not working with the ignition switched off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear slightly low effort on handbrake

Offside cv boot split slightly p/a

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 70,329 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 64,599 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 64,599 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 53,895 miles

Offside headlamp has poor beam image

Fail 8 Jun 2019 53,894 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen offside not working, nearside poor output (3.5 (a))

Offside headlamp has poor beam image

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,311 miles

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

Offside headlamp has poor beam image

Fail 13 Jun 2018 46,311 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside headlamp has poor beam image

Pass 16 Jun 2017 39,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 39,508 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 30,672 miles

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both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2015 22,402 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 22,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 JYL is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CA12 JYL, 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 JYL registered?

CA12 JYL is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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