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Y70 TAF

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

159,630 mi
Last recorded159,630 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY70 TAF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 159,630 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 152,205 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 142,693 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 142,693 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 129,519 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 120,547 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 114,442 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 109,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 99,750 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 79,381 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 60,474 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 41,599 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 26,169 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 23,727 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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Y70 TAF is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel 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 Y70 TAF, 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 Y70 TAF registered?

Y70 TAF is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is Y70 TAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y70 TAF 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.

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