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DF12 YWL

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,402 mi
Last recorded107,402 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 YWL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 107,402 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 99,007 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S Tyres Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 98,976 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/S & N/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S Tyres Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 91,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer and inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel tank corroded

rear suspension components corrosion

tested in wet conditions

Fail 16 Jul 2024 91,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer and inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

rear suspension components corrosion

tested in wet conditions

Pass 4 Jul 2023 83,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2023 83,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2022 75,461 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 75,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 67,570 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 59,480 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 59,480 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 53,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 45,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 37,037 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 29,144 miles

N/S/F tyre on 2mm,low on edges & cracking

N/S/R tyre cracking in tread

O/S/F tyre on 2mm & low on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2015 20,186 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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DF12 YWL is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc 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 DF12 YWL, 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 YWL registered?

DF12 YWL is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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