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YC12 MLL

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,433 mi
Last recorded76,433 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 MLL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 76,433 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2024 73,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded in general

Pass 30 Nov 2023 69,512 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 65,784 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 62,389 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 59,209 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 56,266 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 50,115 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 44,358 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,729 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 29,846 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 21,212 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 MLL is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc 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 MLL, 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 YC12 MLL registered?

YC12 MLL is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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