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DF12 YWG

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,950 mi
Last recorded118,950 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 YWG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 118,950 miles

Engine Noisy/Rattling

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 118,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Engine Noisy/Rattling

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 107,006 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 107,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From Front Flexible Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 96,553 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 96,553 miles

Position lamp not working nsf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 87,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 81,504 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))

Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Feb 2021 73,506 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 73,506 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 64,740 miles

Nearside Front Upper Top suspension mount/upper attachment is sightly noisy when turning wheel

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective dose not clear effectively but dose not effect drivers view (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated no visible signs of splits but the cv gaiter is covered in grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Top suspension mount/upper attachment is sightly noisy when turning wheel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 64,740 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Top suspension mount/upper attachment is sightly noisy when turning wheel

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective dose not clear effectively but dose not effect drivers view (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated no visible signs of splits but the cv gaiter is covered in grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Top suspension mount/upper attachment is sightly noisy when turning wheel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 47,433 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 47,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, heavily lipped and defacing. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, heavily worn and badly defacing. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

offside rear tyre 3mm and perishing

Pass 12 Feb 2018 32,866 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre has puncture on the inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2017 21,102 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 21,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 14,651 miles

front tyres worn 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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DF12 YWG is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF12 YWG, 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 DF12 YWG registered?

DF12 YWG is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 August 2012.

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