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SD12 YXG

2012 Kia Venga

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,686 mi
Last recorded93,686 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 YXG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 93,686 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Underside Showing Signs Of Corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2025 88,946 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 84,044 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 84,044 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 74,980 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 74,958 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 64,786 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 63,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

both rear back plates corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2020 61,884 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 58,685 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 58,685 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 55,274 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,639 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 53,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,778 miles

NAIL IN N/S REAR TYRE ON THE SHOULDER

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON THE INSIDE EDGE 205/55X16H (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,330 miles

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

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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SD12 YXG is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD12 YXG, 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 SD12 YXG registered?

SD12 YXG is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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