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WR12 VYX

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,116 mi
Last recorded87,116 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 VYX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 87,116 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 87,116 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 73,787 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 73,607 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 73,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 73,261 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 72,804 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 72,804 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 72,219 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 72,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 66,703 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 66,703 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 61,505 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 61,505 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 55,636 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,713 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 47,713 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front pads close to limit

nail in the nsf tyre also worn inner strongly recommend changing asap

Pass 27 Apr 2016 38,769 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 29,176 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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WR12 VYX is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WR12 VYX, 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 WR12 VYX registered?

WR12 VYX is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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