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SM61 YTR

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

53,156 mi
Last recorded53,156 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 YTR
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 53,156 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2026 51,161 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 48,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 48,039 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 44,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2023 40,959 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 40,957 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 37,555 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 37,553 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 34,136 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 30,426 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 25,254 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 20,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 3 Jan 2018 20,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Jan 2017 16,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 12,409 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Jan 2015 9,973 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 9,973 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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SM61 YTR is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 SM61 YTR, 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 SM61 YTR?

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What year was SM61 YTR registered?

SM61 YTR is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is SM61 YTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 YTR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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