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SM61 ZYZ

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,456 mi
Last recorded93,456 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 ZYZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 93,456 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 91,642 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 91,642 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 89,887 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s surface rust (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 87,798 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 87,790 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 87,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 86,143 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 76,521 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 62,571 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 46,777 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 26,759 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 10,719 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 ZYZ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ registered?

SM61 ZYZ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is SM61 ZYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 ZYZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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