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CE12 YWU

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,858 mi
Last recorded53,858 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 YWU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 53,858 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 53,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 43,917 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 39,362 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 35,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Play on tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 35,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Play on tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 30,924 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 30,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 26,466 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside & offside cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 22,179 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 20,133 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 18,001 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 15,906 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 15,906 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2015 13,065 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 12,308 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 12,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CE12 YWU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CE12 YWU, 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 CE12 YWU registered?

CE12 YWU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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