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SH12 YCO

2012 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,556 mi
Last recorded155,556 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 YCO
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 155,556 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gear box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 155,556 miles

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gear box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 146,511 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 146,511 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2024 136,540 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 122,702 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 122,702 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 107,077 miles

Front 2mm remaining on brake pads

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear 2mm remaining on brake pads

Pass 19 Oct 2021 92,847 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 92,847 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 83,044 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 68,585 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 54,606 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 42,409 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 27,814 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 19,474 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 18,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,195 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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SH12 YCO is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel 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 SH12 YCO, 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 SH12 YCO registered?

SH12 YCO is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is SH12 YCO safe to buy?

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