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YF62 LCO

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,256 mi
Last recorded83,256 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 LCO
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 83,256 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides , metal pipes on hoses . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides plus cracked between treads especially OS . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 76,440 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 65,485 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm plus inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 65,485 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm plus inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 51,980 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 51,980 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 43,258 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body/front to rear blistered under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2021 43,258 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body/front to rear blistered under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 37,599 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 33,014 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 26,316 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 26,316 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 22,163 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 16,237 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 16,237 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 9,106 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 9,106 miles

front brake application uneven both front (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven both rear (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres bald inside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2015 8,522 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner 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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YF62 LCO is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LCO, 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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YF62 LCO is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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