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SY12 VKG

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,610 mi
Last recorded120,610 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 VKG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 120,610 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 120,447 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 114,237 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 107,216 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 98,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 88,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 88,584 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 73,827 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 57,399 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 39,416 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,888 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 36,200 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 33,473 miles

Front tyre edges worn

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VKG is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,582cc diesel 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 VKG, 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 SY12 VKG registered?

SY12 VKG is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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