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SY12 XKE

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,663 mi
Last recorded69,663 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 XKE
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 69,663 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 66,782 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 65,809 miles

Slight perishing suspension ball joint gaiters & front brake hoses. Slight corrosion front sub frame/arms, rear brake hose metal pipe sections & rear axle. Signs of previous sticking at N/S/R brake.

Pass 21 Sep 2023 63,110 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2022 60,741 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very minor wear in offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 60,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very minor wear in offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 57,517 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 51,937 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 48,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 40,626 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 40,626 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 36,239 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 31,529 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,710 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 22,459 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 XKE is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XKE, 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 XKE registered?

SY12 XKE is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is SY12 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 XKE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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