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SM61 YTU

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,703 mi
Last recorded115,703 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 115,703 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 107,232 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 100,141 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 100,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 89,618 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 81,997 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 81,997 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 69,040 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 69,039 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 62,063 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 62,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 51,508 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 51,508 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 41,855 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 41,801 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 41,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Bumper insecure and damaged ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 29,470 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 29,348 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 21,352 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 21,352 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 15,876 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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SM61 YTU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YTU, 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 SM61 YTU registered?

SM61 YTU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is SM61 YTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 YTU shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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