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SY12 NXR

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,537 mi
Last recorded82,537 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 NXR
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 82,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front subrame corroded

rear axel corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2025 75,514 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 70,426 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 66,440 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 62,894 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 58,614 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 55,916 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 51,650 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 46,655 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,827 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,883 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 33,793 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

offside front tyre tread worn on inside edge

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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SY12 NXR is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SY12 NXR, 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

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What year was SY12 NXR registered?

SY12 NXR is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is SY12 NXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 NXR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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