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YD12 YCK

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,207 mi
Last recorded71,207 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 YCK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 71,207 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 71,207 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 63,344 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 63,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 55,531 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jul 2024 55,531 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 48,299 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 48,299 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 42,740 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 37,304 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 32,727 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 32,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 27,155 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 19,483 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 17,433 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 14,659 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 11,588 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 YCK is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YCK, 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 YCK registered?

YD12 YCK is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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