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YG62 YOK

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,926 mi
Last recorded79,926 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 YOK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2025 79,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower shock absorber mount on axle beam corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Both inner steering rack joints excessively worn/ have excessive play (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe which includes the flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer pipe into caliper flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe which includes the flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 71,956 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 71,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 62,144 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 62,140 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2022 53,359 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 53,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on1.86mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on1.78mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 44,449 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 44,449 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 39,098 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 33,490 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 28,546 miles

Brakes starting to stick

Pass 25 Sep 2017 23,497 miles

Front tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Oct 2016 18,622 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 13,808 miles

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

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

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 YOK is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YOK, 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 YOK is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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