MOT Status
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136,937 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust
handbrake performance slightly low
offside front suspension top mounting slight movement
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
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
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
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
nearside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear
rear screen washer jet not working
brake fluid level slightly low
nearside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and inner edge worn low
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
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front door check strap loose
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SM12 VSY safe to buy?
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