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YD12 HBC

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,443 mi
Last recorded94,443 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 HBC
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 94,443 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 85,480 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 85,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 75,160 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 64,473 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 61,462 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake operation "stiff"?

Pass 19 Oct 2019 50,851 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 42,363 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 42,362 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 36,599 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 29,876 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 29,281 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 23,493 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 23,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 HBC is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HBC, 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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YD12 HBC is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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