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YD62 LTV

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,925 mi
Last recorded85,925 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 LTV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 85,925 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 85,925 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning O/S REAR (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 79,820 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 79,820 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation REAR (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning N/S REAR INNER INOP (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively REAR (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 72,610 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 72,610 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 64,502 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 64,502 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S (4.1.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak O/S REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 56,170 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 47,728 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 39,741 miles

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

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 15 Feb 2019 30,102 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 28,136 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 24,017 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 24,017 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 19,366 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 14,366 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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YD62 LTV is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc 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 YD62 LTV, 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 LTV registered?

YD62 LTV is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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