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YA12 YSP

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,640 mi
Last recorded49,640 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 49,640 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 20 Jun 2025 48,877 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.58mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal part of flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 48,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.58mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal part of flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 47,180 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 10 Jul 2024 47,180 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 17 Jul 2023 45,381 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 11 Jul 2022 43,840 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 20 Jul 2021 41,978 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 16 Jul 2021 41,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 11 Sep 2020 40,970 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 40,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 37,268 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 32,107 miles

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 28,364 miles

Offside Rear tyre has two nails in

Pass 15 Jul 2016 24,573 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 24,573 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 21,509 miles

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

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 YSP 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 70.6%.

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 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 YSP, 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 YSP registered?

YA12 YSP is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 August 2012.

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