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YJ62 VBV

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,209 mi
Last recorded63,209 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ62 VBV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 63,209 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 63,209 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 61,278 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 61,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 58,930 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 55,795 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 52,227 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 52,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 49,013 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 45,825 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 45,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 42,267 miles

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn OSF NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 39,666 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 32,402 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 24,027 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 16,339 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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YJ62 VBV is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ62 VBV, 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 YJ62 VBV registered?

YJ62 VBV is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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