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EF12 YGG

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,620 mi
Last recorded85,620 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 YGG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 85,620 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2026 85,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2025 84,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 May 2025 84,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 82,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 79,894 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 78,060 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 78,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 73,030 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 73,030 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 65,659 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 54,226 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,200 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2017 32,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade smearing

Pass 20 Apr 2016 23,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 23,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 13,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EF12 YGG is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 EF12 YGG, 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 EF12 YGG registered?

EF12 YGG is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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