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VN12 UAY

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,385 mi
Last recorded72,385 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 UAY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 72,385 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 May 2026 72,385 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Completely detached from driveshaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre punctured ()

Pass 19 May 2025 66,780 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 May 2025 66,647 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2024 59,400 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 59,400 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2023 52,834 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 39,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread area on legal limit 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer egde 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 35,166 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 30,916 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 29,148 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 27,152 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 27,152 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 23,947 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 19,569 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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VN12 UAY is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VN12 UAY, 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 VN12 UAY registered?

VN12 UAY is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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