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DL12 YFW

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,569 mi
Last recorded84,569 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 YFW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 84,569 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 84,569 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 80,300 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 75,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 70,310 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 65,132 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 60,336 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 54,163 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 45,844 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 38,117 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 29,941 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 23,119 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jun 2015 21,605 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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DL12 YFW is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,582cc diesel 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 DL12 YFW, 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 DL12 YFW registered?

DL12 YFW is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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