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YC12 BUW

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,041 mi
Last recorded68,041 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 BUW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 68,041 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR LOWER PART OF AXLE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FRONT SUB-FRAME AND ARMS CORRODED

STEERING NOTCHY

Pass 27 Nov 2024 62,490 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 59,670 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective last rear silencer metal hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 55,939 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 51,285 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 45,891 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 39,664 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 34,745 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 27,773 miles

Near side front ball joint gaiter slightly split

Pass 13 Mar 2017 20,610 miles

O/s hand brake req attention

Pass 19 Mar 2016 17,093 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 11,802 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 BUW is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BUW, 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 BUW registered?

YC12 BUW is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is YC12 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 BUW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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