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YH12 JXZ

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,763 mi
Last recorded64,763 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 JXZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 64,763 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 63,182 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 63,182 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 61,224 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 58,746 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 58,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 57,049 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 54,308 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 51,545 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 3 May 2019 51,545 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 14 May 2018 42,358 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,679 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 26,154 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 26,154 miles

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 19 May 2015 17,645 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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YH12 JXZ is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JXZ, 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 YH12 JXZ registered?

YH12 JXZ is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YH12 JXZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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