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SY62 VLR

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,539 mi
Last recorded34,539 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 VLR
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 34,539 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 30,488 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 30,401 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded and grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 28,942 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S and O/S 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 28,942 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S and O/S 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 27,827 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S after Front Too Rear Brake Pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear N/S and O/S and N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 26,475 miles

Coil spring corroded Rear Both N/S and O/S and N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 26,475 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Rear Both N/S and O/S and N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 25,320 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear both shock absorbers are corroded

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 9 Dec 2019 24,204 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear door damaged

Rear axle slightly corroded

Rear o/s and n/s brake ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 22,980 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 21,759 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 20,162 miles

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 17,787 miles

All 4 tyre treads cracked

Nearside Rear Brake disc pitted

Rear Brakes sticking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SY62 VLR is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SY62 VLR, 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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SY62 VLR is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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