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YG62 HXD

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,137 mi
Last recorded91,137 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 91,137 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 86,161 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 86,161 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 80,578 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 80,578 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 72,961 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 72,961 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 68,617 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 68,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 64,891 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 64,891 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 62,117 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 62,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 54,824 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2018 49,797 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 45,055 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 45,055 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 41,579 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 38,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

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 HXD is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HXD, 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 HXD registered?

YG62 HXD is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YG62 HXD shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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