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YG12 AYZ

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,557 mi
Last recorded60,557 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 AYZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 60,557 miles

Front Lower Sub frame corroded

Lower General under body corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2026 60,554 miles

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

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

Front Lower Sub frame corroded

Lower General under body corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 56,769 miles

General under body corrosion

Fail 1 May 2025 56,762 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2024 52,201 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 47,640 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 47,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 44,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 38,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 34,603 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 29,772 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 25,430 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 20,698 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 15,283 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 10,170 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 9,913 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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YG12 AYZ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YG12 AYZ, 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 YG12 AYZ registered?

YG12 AYZ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YG12 AYZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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