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YG62 GCU

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,697 mi
Last recorded66,697 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 GCU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 66,697 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 61,436 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 61,431 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 55,872 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 55,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 49,677 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 42,862 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 38,436 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 38,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 34,052 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 34,046 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 26,749 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 26,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 20,047 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 15,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 11,273 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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YG62 GCU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 GCU, 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 YG62 GCU registered?

YG62 GCU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is YG62 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 GCU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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