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YC12 WYK

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,614 mi
Last recorded87,614 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 WYK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 87,614 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 87,614 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 85,454 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 81,476 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 81,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 77,881 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 74,500 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 74,500 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 71,586 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 66,353 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 55,545 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,749 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 39,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2016 20,770 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 15,118 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 WYK is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WYK, 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 WYK registered?

YC12 WYK is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is YC12 WYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 WYK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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