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YA12 JXM

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,497 mi
Last recorded57,497 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 JXM
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 57,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 56,998 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 56,185 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 55,398 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 54,070 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 53,014 miles

both front tyres going bald on edges + heavily perished

both rear tyres heavily perished

front brake pads thin

Pass 14 Mar 2020 52,239 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 52,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 50,934 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))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 50,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,274 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 34,545 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 33,101 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 33,101 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken BROKEN SPRING (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 24,838 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 24,838 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 13,632 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YA12 JXM is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue 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 YA12 JXM, 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 YA12 JXM registered?

YA12 JXM is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is YA12 JXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 JXM 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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