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YE61 ACY

2012 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,350 mi
Last recorded107,350 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 ACY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 107,350 miles

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

Offside Front track rod end slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2025 92,834 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 86,492 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 86,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2023 76,145 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 76,145 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 69,059 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 69,059 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 64,213 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 64,213 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 56,816 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 48,018 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 37,645 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 37,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 29,069 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 29,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 28,827 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 23,610 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 18,869 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 18,869 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YE61 ACY is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YE61 ACY, 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 YE61 ACY registered?

YE61 ACY is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is YE61 ACY safe to buy?

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