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YA12 TGN

2012 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,915 mi
Last recorded50,915 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 TGN
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 50,915 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 44,825 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 37,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 36,212 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 34,760 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 33,697 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 32,633 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 30,532 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 30,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working outer (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 27,716 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2017 27,715 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

child seat fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,668 miles

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre cracking

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 12 Aug 2016 23,667 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre cracking

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 7 Jul 2015 20,101 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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YA12 TGN is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TGN, 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

How do I check the history of YA12 TGN?

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What year was YA12 TGN registered?

YA12 TGN is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is YA12 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 TGN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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