CarVerify

Free Car Check

SK12 YFS

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,476 mi
Last recorded59,476 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 YFS
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 59,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded metal pipe section of flexi is corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded metal pipe section of flexi is corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front side trim support panel is corroded but is not a load bearing member

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket on back back is dethatched (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 57,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 55,439 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 52,965 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2023 52,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 50,198 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 46,332 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 41,692 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 29,358 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 29,358 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 26,371 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 22,861 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 22,058 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

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
Full Kia Venga reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SK12 YFS is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SK12 YFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SK12 YFS?

You can check the full history of SK12 YFS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SK12 YFS registered?

SK12 YFS is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is SK12 YFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK12 YFS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SK12 YFS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SK12 YFS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.