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WJ62 JYL

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,607 mi
Last recorded89,607 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 JYL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 89,607 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both covered in sealant (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle beam corroded, covered in underseal

Fail 15 Apr 2026 89,607 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both covered in sealant (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Axle beam corroded, covered in underseal

Pass 17 Apr 2025 84,423 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components. Covered in underseal. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both covered in sealant (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. Covered in underseal. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 80,251 miles

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 17 Apr 2023 77,233 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 73,790 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 65,809 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 50,410 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s tread centres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 39,051 miles

Child seat fitted at NSR not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 31,106 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 27,994 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,173 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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WJ62 JYL is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WJ62 JYL, 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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WJ62 JYL is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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