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YF61 RMX

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,388 mi
Last recorded27,388 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 RMX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 27,388 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 26,586 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 25,111 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 23,083 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 21,444 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 20,794 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 20,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 19,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 17,342 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 15,500 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 15,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 14,656 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 14,653 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 14,653 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 14,065 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 12,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YF61 RMX is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF61 RMX, 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 YF61 RMX registered?

YF61 RMX is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is YF61 RMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 RMX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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