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YG62 YLR

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,979 mi
Last recorded42,979 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 YLR
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 42,979 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 42,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 42,566 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 42,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 32,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Jan 2017 26,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 20,077 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,025 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 20,024 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 YLR is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG62 YLR, 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 YG62 YLR registered?

YG62 YLR is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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