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SL12 YGF

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,751 mi
Last recorded136,751 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 YGF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 136,751 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 125,437 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 117,195 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 117,195 miles

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

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))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2022 108,195 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 99,421 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 91,247 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 91,247 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 78,644 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 71,002 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 70,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 70,970 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 70,970 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 70,825 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 70,823 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 62,864 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 43,720 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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SL12 YGF is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SL12 YGF, 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 SL12 YGF registered?

SL12 YGF is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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