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YE62 WDT

2012 Kia Venga

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,693 mi
Last recorded114,693 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 WDT
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 114,693 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 114,693 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 109,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 109,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 104,283 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 97,965 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 97,965 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 91,081 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 91,080 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 85,384 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 81,599 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 76,884 miles

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))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 76,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 70,667 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 62,942 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,356 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,924 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 34,924 miles

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

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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YE62 WDT is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE62 WDT, 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 YE62 WDT registered?

YE62 WDT is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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