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SP62 NYC

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,890 mi
Last recorded40,890 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 NYC
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 40,890 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub brake pipe at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2026 40,885 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested all brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub brake pipe at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2025 38,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 37,602 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust condition

Fail 21 Aug 2024 37,602 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust condition

Pass 22 Aug 2023 36,575 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2022 35,368 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 33,653 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 31,811 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 30,004 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 27,972 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 25,229 miles

advise both rear tyres have small cracks in the tread grooves.

Fail 23 Aug 2017 25,229 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise both rear tyres have small cracks in the tread grooves.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 22,564 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 22,564 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 19,320 miles

cracks in the tread grooves of the rear tyres

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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SP62 NYC is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP62 NYC, 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 SP62 NYC registered?

SP62 NYC is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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