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YC12 APF

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,388 mi
Last recorded50,388 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 APF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 50,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn.

Offside front wiper slightly smearing.

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 45,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner oil/grease around inner CV joint, recommend further inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on the inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 45,679 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil level too high, recommend further investigation. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner oil/grease around inner CV joint, recommend further inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on the inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 41,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 37,390 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 34,179 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 34,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 30,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 25,320 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

HEADLAMP CONVERTERS FITTED.

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES.

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 25,320 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

HEADLAMP CONVERTERS FITTED.

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 17,702 miles

HEADLAMP CONERTERS FITTED.

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 7,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 6,515 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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YC12 APF is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YC12 APF, 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 YC12 APF registered?

YC12 APF is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is YC12 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 APF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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