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WK12 YDP

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,884 mi
Last recorded57,884 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 YDP
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 57,884 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 55,388 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 52,046 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 48,562 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 45,461 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 42,361 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 39,292 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 35,144 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 31,417 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,791 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2016 27,787 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge+front tyres cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2016 27,596 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 27,596 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,053 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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WK12 YDP 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 92.9%.

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 WK12 YDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WK12 YDP?

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What year was WK12 YDP registered?

WK12 YDP is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is WK12 YDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK12 YDP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WK12 YDP have outstanding finance?

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