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YF12 AYP

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,711 mi
Last recorded72,711 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 AYP
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 72,711 miles

Rear axle corroded

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2025 65,679 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 65,679 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 58,715 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 58,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 53,122 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 53,122 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 46,490 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 41,454 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 41,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 38,420 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 38,420 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 31,350 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 25,136 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 17,954 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 12,907 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 11,897 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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YF12 AYP is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver 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 YF12 AYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF12 AYP registered?

YF12 AYP is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is YF12 AYP safe to buy?

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