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SY12 VUA

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,724 mi
Last recorded114,724 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 VUA
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 114,724 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 101,947 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 101,909 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 94,750 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 76,890 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 63,607 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 63,607 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 50,979 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,529 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front [inner surface] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

diesel tank showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2019 50,525 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front [inner surface] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

diesel tank showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2018 45,471 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front inner ? (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside rear tyres showing 2.5 to 4mm ,showing signs of cracking on outer walls and signs starting to go out of shape ?

Pass 7 Apr 2017 38,068 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside rear tyres showing 3 to 4.5mm and showing signs of starting to go out of shape?

rear wiper blade showing signs of deterioration

Pass 15 Apr 2016 31,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 24,437 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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SY12 VUA is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

SY12 VUA is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is SY12 VUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 VUA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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