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YF62 BXN

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,587 mi
Last recorded112,587 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 BXN
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 112,587 miles

Both front fog lamps inoperative

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 112,520 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Or loose (2.2.2 (c))

Both front fog lamps inoperative

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 97,221 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside & Offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 97,221 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside & Offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 81,433 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 81,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 64,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 47,629 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 34,943 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 34,942 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 26,648 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 26,648 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 22,619 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 17,261 miles

Front treads wearing on inside edges of both front tyres

Fail 16 Nov 2017 17,261 miles

Front treads wearing on inside edges of both front tyres

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 14,176 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and showing signs of age including cracks

both rear tyres showing signs of age including cracks

Pass 23 Sep 2015 9,539 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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YF62 BXN is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF62 BXN, 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 YF62 BXN registered?

YF62 BXN is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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