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YO12 PVU

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,517 mi
Last recorded70,517 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO12 PVU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 70,517 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall due to age perishing 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly rough When rocked with ign on. noise from electric steer motor . (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 61,903 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 61,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread centre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 51,876 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 51,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 45,601 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 42,324 miles

Front Bumper clip missing to secure o/s section

Nearside Front Cv boot slight leak inside

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edges

Pass 5 Oct 2021 38,006 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 33,741 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 30,304 miles

Vehicle on Gurnsey registry with number plates that don’t conform to uk requirements

Fail 25 Oct 2019 30,304 miles

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

Vehicle on Gurnsey registry with number plates that don’t conform to uk requirements

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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YO12 PVU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YO12 PVU, 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 YO12 PVU registered?

YO12 PVU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is YO12 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO12 PVU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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