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YD12 KSK

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,613 mi
Last recorded77,613 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 KSK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 77,613 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 74,578 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 74,574 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 70,567 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 64,376 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 63,427 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 60,648 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 58,656 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 58,652 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,184 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 47,323 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 41,207 miles

both front tyres are worn close to the 1.6mm limit

front brake discs are worn and scored

Pass 4 May 2016 34,325 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 25,877 miles

rear tyres 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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YD12 KSK is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KSK, 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 KSK registered?

YD12 KSK is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YD12 KSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 KSK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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