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YP12 VJC

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,747 mi
Last recorded61,747 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 VJC
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 61,747 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 61,744 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected o/s/r light indicator casing is broken/ open (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2025 61,716 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 60,677 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 59,079 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 57,653 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 54,844 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,246 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,387 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 41,869 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,235 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,837 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

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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YP12 VJC is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YP12 VJC, 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 YP12 VJC registered?

YP12 VJC is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is YP12 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 VJC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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