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DY62 XKA

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,763 mi
Last recorded53,763 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 XKA
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 53,763 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 51,993 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 51,993 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 50,266 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 50,266 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 47,989 miles

SEVERAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 7 Jan 2021 44,515 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 40,935 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 32,519 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 26,567 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 19,672 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 13,039 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 11,669 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre Devoid of tread outer edge

O/S/F tyre worn outer edge

Slight age cracking on all tyres

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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DY62 XKA is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DY62 XKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY62 XKA registered?

DY62 XKA is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is DY62 XKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 XKA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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