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YD62 CWJ

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,485 mi
Last recorded41,485 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 CWJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 41,485 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 41,375 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 41,159 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 40,532 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 40,042 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 39,868 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 39,868 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 37,646 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 34,719 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 30,885 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 25,819 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 21,546 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 17,251 miles

zero emissions detected

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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YD62 CWJ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 YD62 CWJ, 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 YD62 CWJ registered?

YD62 CWJ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is YD62 CWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD62 CWJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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