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SG12 YAU

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,655 mi
Last recorded76,655 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 YAU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 76,655 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension beam corroded as marked

Pass 25 Mar 2025 74,340 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 74,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 71,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole through corrosion as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear suspension beam very corroded as marked

Fail 18 Mar 2024 71,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole through corrosion as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear suspension beam very corroded as marked

Pass 22 Mar 2023 69,639 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi pipe ferrules have corrosion, as marked. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded, as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 66,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre as marked ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre pressure low.

Pass 1 Apr 2021 64,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Mar 2021 64,700 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated as marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Mar 2020 63,432 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 60,562 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 57,625 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner edges (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 57,625 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner edges (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 54,066 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 48,907 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 44,071 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 43,407 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 43,407 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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SG12 YAU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SG12 YAU, 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 SG12 YAU registered?

SG12 YAU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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