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YA12 UAL

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,394 mi
Last recorded82,394 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 UAL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 82,394 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears nearing TWI (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 74,281 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 65,164 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))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 58,400 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 58,400 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2022 51,044 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 50,169 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 50,166 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 48,111 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 44,420 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 43,797 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 43,797 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 38,734 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 33,302 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 26,965 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 UAL is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UAL, 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 UAL registered?

YA12 UAL is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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