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YG12 NFR

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,565 mi
Last recorded79,565 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 NFR
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 79,565 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 79,544 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 69,025 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 69,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 63,423 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 63,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle fractured lower spring carrier (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2022 60,579 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2021 59,244 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 58,208 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 58,208 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 49,816 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 43,661 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 43,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,399 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 24,114 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 24,114 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 17 Mar 2015 12,953 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 NFR is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 YG12 NFR, 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 YG12 NFR registered?

YG12 NFR is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is YG12 NFR safe to buy?

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