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YD12 GJZ

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,938 mi
Last recorded46,938 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 GJZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 46,938 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 45,314 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 45,314 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 43,653 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 41,884 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 40,282 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 39,139 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 37,439 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 33,894 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 30,518 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 27,458 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,046 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 18,360 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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YD12 GJZ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YD12 GJZ, 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 YD12 GJZ registered?

YD12 GJZ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is YD12 GJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 GJZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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