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Y555 SAD

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,184 mi
Last recorded133,184 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY555 SAD
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 133,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 127,315 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 122,227 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 118,288 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 114,703 miles

Engine & UnderTray Covers Fitted unable to see testable items

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension Components Corroded front and back/axle

Pass 30 Dec 2020 103,385 miles

n/s parking brake efficiency low compared to o/s efficiency

Fail 30 Dec 2020 103,385 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s parking brake efficiency low compared to o/s efficiency

Pass 27 Dec 2019 93,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 93,834 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 83,079 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 83,018 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 72,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 72,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 63,328 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 55,880 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,608 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,608 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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Y555 SAD is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y555 SAD, 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 Y555 SAD registered?

Y555 SAD is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is Y555 SAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y555 SAD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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