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WV62 LYK

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,671 mi
Last recorded67,671 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 LYK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 67,671 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 61,671 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 58,935 miles

Slight perishing on rear tyres

Fail 27 Nov 2023 58,935 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Slight perishing on rear tyres

Pass 25 Nov 2022 52,431 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 29 Nov 2021 47,284 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2020 41,912 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 41,912 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 37,409 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 37,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 37,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 31,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4-5 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 5 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 26,540 miles

advise f pads low

Pass 2 Sep 2016 21,622 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt No play, small split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 17,028 miles

Nail in NSR tyre

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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WV62 LYK is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WV62 LYK, 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

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What year was WV62 LYK registered?

WV62 LYK is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is WV62 LYK safe to buy?

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