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DS12 JYV

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,416 mi
Last recorded54,416 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 JYV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 54,416 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 54,416 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 51,862 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 49,330 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 49,330 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 46,579 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 43,791 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 42,031 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 40,183 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 36,339 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 36,337 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 32,752 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 19,609 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 16,488 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 11,943 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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DS12 JYV is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS12 JYV, 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 DS12 JYV registered?

DS12 JYV is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is DS12 JYV safe to buy?

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