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WU12 JYK

2012 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,419 mi
Last recorded54,419 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 JYK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 54,419 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 53,710 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 52,142 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 52,024 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 48,488 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 47,005 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 44,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 35,068 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 35,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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WU12 JYK is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WU12 JYK, 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 WU12 JYK?

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What year was WU12 JYK registered?

WU12 JYK is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is WU12 JYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 JYK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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