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YK12 HZU

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,987 mi
Last recorded84,987 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 HZU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 84,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 80,665 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2024 80,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 78,851 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 78,851 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 75,665 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 75,665 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 73,814 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 73,814 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 72,621 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 67,073 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 56,149 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 45,795 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 35,974 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 26,360 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 19,290 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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YK12 HZU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver 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 YK12 HZU, 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 YK12 HZU registered?

YK12 HZU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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