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YC12 RXU

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,891 mi
Last recorded63,891 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 63,891 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 62,947 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 62,041 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 62,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 60,838 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 60,838 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 58,693 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 53,806 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 53,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Apr 2021 53,668 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front tyre signs of wear

Pass 24 Feb 2020 49,764 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 43,979 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 43,979 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 37,519 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 30,999 miles

Rear brake discs worn!

Rear brake pads wearing low!

Fail 9 Feb 2017 30,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs worn!

Rear brake pads wearing low!

Pass 4 Feb 2016 26,916 miles

front tyres low tread!

Fail 1 Feb 2016 26,914 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres low tread!

Pass 7 May 2015 26,681 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cut to nearside rear tyre side wall no cords showing

front tyres balding on outer and inner edges

rear tyres slight age related cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2015 26,680 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cut to nearside rear tyre side wall no cords showing

front tyres balding on outer and inner edges

handbrake warning light on

rear tyres slight age related cracking

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 RXU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

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

Is YC12 RXU safe to buy?

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