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EO12 YFK

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,732 mi
Last recorded35,732 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 YFK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 35,732 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 35,732 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 34,488 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 34,488 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 33,206 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 33,206 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 31,239 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 31,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2022 28,418 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 26,153 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 23,791 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 20,338 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 16,381 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 16,381 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 13,861 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 10,819 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 8,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 8,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EO12 YFK is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc 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 EO12 YFK, 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 YFK registered?

EO12 YFK is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is EO12 YFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO12 YFK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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