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YG62 DJV

2012 Kia Venga

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,182 mi
Last recorded83,182 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 DJV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 83,182 miles

Corrosion - subframe and associated suspension components

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 80,305 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sub frame, under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 80,303 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sub frame, under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 78,271 miles

Chip in windscreen

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 78,215 miles

Headlamp insecure Both (4.1.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Chip in windscreen

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 74,609 miles

All brake discs corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 67,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 67,625 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 58,374 miles

Clutch biting point very low

Engine runny lumpy on arrival

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

Fuel tank corroded along seam

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight play in piston

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 57,997 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected Castle nut locking pin missing / nut loosened off (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch biting point very low

Engine runny lumpy on arrival

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

Fuel tank corroded along seam

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight play in piston

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 49,116 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 46,087 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 40,982 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 30,736 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads @4mm

nearside front & offside front tyres 78% worn. nearside worn inner & outer edge

rear pads @4mm

Fail 20 Jul 2016 30,736 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive engine oil (7.4.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads @4mm

nearside front & offside front tyres 78% worn. nearside worn inner & outer edge

rear pads @4mm

Pass 3 Aug 2015 12,759 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YG62 DJV is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG62 DJV, 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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YG62 DJV is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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