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YF12 HCG

2012 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,915 mi
Last recorded54,915 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 HCG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 54,915 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 54,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 51,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 8 Feb 2024 45,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 37,032 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 36,840 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 36,642 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING 2055516

Pass 28 May 2020 36,267 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 30,632 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 21,330 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 21,096 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades smearing/deteriorating[FM14/26]

Pass 5 Apr 2017 20,059 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 13,312 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 8,656 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 HCG is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCG, 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 HCG registered?

YF12 HCG is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is YF12 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 HCG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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