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DY62 XOD

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,067 mi
Last recorded44,067 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 XOD
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 44,067 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30-35% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 44,067 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30-35% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 38,485 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking or perishing side wall RECOMMENDED ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking or perishing side wall RECOMMENDED ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 33,973 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 33,973 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 33,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 33,489 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 33,046 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 32,692 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 32,692 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 31,992 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 31,992 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 30,958 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 27,935 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 24,183 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 22,021 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside front wiper slightly worn still clears screen

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 XOD is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY62 XOD, 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 XOD registered?

DY62 XOD is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DY62 XOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 XOD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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