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YD12 MXW

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,903 mi
Last recorded99,903 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 MXW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 99,903 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 93,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 87,951 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 87,951 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 82,734 miles

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

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 30 Mar 2022 76,316 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 71,867 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 71,865 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 62,671 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 55,379 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 55,379 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 50,029 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 50,029 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 39,373 miles

Rear washer not working

Pass 30 Jul 2015 29,955 miles

child seat fitted

rear washers poor

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 MXW is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue 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 YD12 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

YD12 MXW is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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