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WF62 WYM

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,524 mi
Last recorded81,524 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 WYM
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 81,524 miles

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

rear fog lamp slightly insecure

Pass 20 May 2025 74,818 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 74,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2024 70,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 63,521 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 61,395 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 56,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm Near Limit and Worn on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 51,116 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Fronts Worn/Stepped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Sets - Inners Near Limit, Outers Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn more than Nearside Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 44,273 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 37,455 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 37,284 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 29,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 21,673 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 21,590 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended brake flashing with indicators/hazard lamps (1.9.4)

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 WYM is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 WF62 WYM, 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 WYM registered?

WF62 WYM is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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