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YA12 MDY

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,455 mi
Last recorded90,455 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 MDY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 90,455 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 90,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 80,989 miles

A/C condenser unit poor condition

both front tyres starting to get low average 2.5-3mm however lower on edges 195/65/15h

front discs showing wear/unable to see pads

n/s/f suspension arm/rear beam axle & rear coil springs all showing corrosion

rear wiper torn

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Jan 2025 80,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

A/C condenser unit poor condition

both front tyres starting to get low average 2.5-3mm however lower on edges 195/65/15h

front discs showing wear/unable to see pads

n/s/f suspension arm/rear beam axle & rear coil springs all showing corrosion

rear wiper torn

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Jan 2024 74,970 miles

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

Rear coil springs corroded

general corrosion to underside

Pass 18 Jan 2023 74,510 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 74,510 miles

Brake performance not tested coil spring snapped car not safe to move (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested coil spring snapped car not safe to move (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested coil spring snapped car not safe to move (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 73,280 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 63,166 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 51,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre on 2.7mm

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 51,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre on 2.7mm

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 42,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside front droplink upper dust cover slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 36,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 28,783 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 15,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MDY is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red 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 YA12 MDY, 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 YA12 MDY registered?

YA12 MDY is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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