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SY12 UES

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,115 mi
Last recorded27,115 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 UES
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 27,115 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 26,546 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 24,476 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 23,396 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 23,134 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 21,103 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 18,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 17,182 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 14,855 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 13,383 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 13,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 12,257 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 12,252 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SY12 UES is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red 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 SY12 UES, 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 SY12 UES?

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What year was SY12 UES registered?

SY12 UES is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is SY12 UES safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 UES 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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