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YE62 WDU

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,841 mi
Last recorded45,841 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 WDU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 45,841 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 45,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between the tread full circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between the tread full circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 44,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 42,538 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 39,841 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 39,841 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 37,400 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2021 37,400 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 36,391 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 33,205 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 27,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 27,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working bottle empty (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 21,445 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 19,141 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 14,056 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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YE62 WDU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WDU, 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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YE62 WDU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 4 December 2012.

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