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YH12 BHY

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,484 mi
Last recorded51,484 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 BHY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,484 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 43,446 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 34,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread grooves

Fail 1 Jul 2016 34,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread grooves

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 24,830 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 23,937 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 23,937 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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YH12 BHY is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH12 BHY, 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 YH12 BHY registered?

YH12 BHY is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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