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EA62 JSY

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,986 mi
Last recorded84,986 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 JSY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 84,986 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 84,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 80,719 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 80,719 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 74,265 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 74,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 68,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 68,804 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 62,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in poor condition 2.06 mm size 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension component corroded slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2021 57,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm across. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 57,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm across. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 54,048 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 42,990 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 34,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper blade is deteriorating.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 25,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread & tread is also perished..

Pass 27 Jan 2016 18,617 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 17,403 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2015 17,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in offside rear tyre

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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EA62 JSY is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA62 JSY, 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 EA62 JSY registered?

EA62 JSY is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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