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YD12 GZW

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,424 mi
Last recorded51,424 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 GZW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 51,424 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 48,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 47,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 45,850 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 43,326 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 41,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 39,422 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 35,726 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 30,351 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 30,351 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 26,462 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 22,702 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 19,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers slightly smeary

nearside front tyre scrubbing inner edge

offside front tyre scrubbing inner edge

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 GZW is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc 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 GZW, 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 YD12 GZW registered?

YD12 GZW is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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