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YC12 LRX

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,040 mi
Last recorded50,040 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 LRX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 50,040 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 55,032 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 43,015 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 37,817 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 32,133 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 29,844 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 28,155 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 25,170 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 22,556 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 17,104 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 13,275 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 10,933 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 10,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Feb 2015 10,122 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LRX is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LRX, 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 LRX registered?

YC12 LRX is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is YC12 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 LRX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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