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WF62 VYT

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,748 mi
Last recorded72,748 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 VYT
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 72,748 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 72,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 59,912 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 59,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 44,209 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 44,202 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 27,834 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 27,272 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle - suspension etc

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 27,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated completely corroded (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to underside of vehicle - suspension etc

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Tyre wear possibly due to alignment fault

Pass 1 Nov 2021 26,232 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front washer jet poor flow

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 25,313 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 24,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 21,255 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 18,934 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 16,003 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 10,937 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 10,349 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the outer shoulder

Fail 17 Sep 2015 10,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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WF62 VYT is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WF62 VYT, 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 WF62 VYT registered?

WF62 VYT is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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