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EO12 YFF

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,291 mi
Last recorded48,291 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 YFF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 48,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 48,280 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 47,022 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 45,949 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 44,171 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 44,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 42,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 42,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 41,392 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 40,121 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2019 37,138 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jun 2018 34,961 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners from mirror

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2017 32,641 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 28,455 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 23,829 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 21,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r indicator lens damaged and taped,child seat not fitted

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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EO12 YFF is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EO12 YFF, 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 EO12 YFF registered?

EO12 YFF is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is EO12 YFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO12 YFF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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