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SM12 VSY

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,937 mi
Last recorded136,937 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 VSY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 136,937 miles

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

nearside rear tyre- outer side wall starting to crack/ perish

offside front suspension top mounting slight movement

offside steering track rod end slight movement

slight noise from steering column/ slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2025 127,671 miles

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

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

check front inner brake pads

handbrake performance slightly low

offside front suspension top mounting slight movement

offside rear tyre starting to perish in treads

slight noise from steering column

slight oil leak

Pass 22 May 2024 120,940 miles

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

offside front suspension top mounting slight movement

Fail 22 May 2024 120,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

offside front suspension top mounting slight movement

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn and rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 30 May 2023 106,175 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

offside front suspension top mounting slight movement

rear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split/ rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 27 May 2022 91,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and edges starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs starting to wear

rear inner brake pads worn low

rear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

Pass 11 May 2021 79,680 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 79,276 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs starting to wear

front inner brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 2mm/ inner edge worn low

Pass 1 Jun 2020 72,277 miles

nearside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 3 Jun 2019 61,495 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

nearside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and inner edge worn low

Pass 1 Jun 2018 50,603 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 50,603 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside & offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2017 41,699 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 30,411 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 30,411 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front door check strap loose

Pass 31 Jul 2015 20,218 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 20,218 miles

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

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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SM12 VSY is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol 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 SM12 VSY, 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 SM12 VSY registered?

SM12 VSY is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 21 August 2012.

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