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WG62 BSY

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,748 mi
Last recorded91,748 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 BSY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 91,748 miles

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

o/s tie rod has slight play

o/s/r brake pads slightly poor

Fail 30 Mar 2026 91,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s tie rod has slight play

o/s/r brake pads slightly poor

Pass 29 Mar 2025 85,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges low- change soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 28 Dec 2023 80,847 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 80,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 75,197 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2022 75,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 68,627 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 30 Dec 2021 68,627 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2020 64,452 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 61,237 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 60,822 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2018 55,504 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 39,268 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2016 25,975 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 25,974 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 15,513 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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WG62 BSY is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WG62 BSY, 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 WG62 BSY registered?

WG62 BSY is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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