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RE62 BYR

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,885 mi
Last recorded58,885 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 BYR
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 58,885 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 49,947 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 42,487 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 39,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 35,142 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 35,142 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 31,609 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 25,446 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 21,497 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 17,714 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 13,346 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 11,460 miles

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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RE62 BYR is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RE62 BYR, 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 RE62 BYR registered?

RE62 BYR is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is RE62 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 BYR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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