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YB12 VYJ

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,411 mi
Last recorded49,411 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 VYJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 49,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges of tyre tread face[195/65R15,91V] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 48,462 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 47,445 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 47,445 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 46,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 46,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 44,559 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 42,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jul 2020 39,736 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 35,928 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 31,065 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 27,308 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 25,361 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 25,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 17,646 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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YB12 VYJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black 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 YB12 VYJ, 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 YB12 VYJ registered?

YB12 VYJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 22 July 2012.

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