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YC12 RXS

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,719 mi
Last recorded67,719 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 67,719 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad appears lower than other pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner tail light lens damaged red tape fitted no white light showing to rear

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 67,329 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 64,951 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 62,810 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 60,636 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 60,628 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2022 58,378 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 56,188 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,873 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 49,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 39,228 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 29,706 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 21,382 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 RXS is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol 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 RXS, 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 RXS registered?

YC12 RXS is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is YC12 RXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 RXS 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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