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DS12 JYX

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,895 mi
Last recorded99,895 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 JYX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 99,895 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 93,959 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 86,977 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 79,622 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 79,494 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 72,926 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 66,679 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 61,889 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 54,977 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 54,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 45,766 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 45,766 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 35,947 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 35,946 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 24,504 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 24,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 27 May 2015 13,210 miles

all tyres slightly perrishedin tread

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 JYX is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel 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 DS12 JYX, 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 JYX registered?

DS12 JYX is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is DS12 JYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 JYX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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