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YP12 VJO

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,190 mi
Last recorded126,190 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 VJO
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 126,190 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 120,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 120,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 114,617 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 106,417 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 101,764 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 98,698 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 98,698 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2020 96,083 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 96,083 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 84,835 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 84,835 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,574 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 74,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 65,729 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 55,003 miles

Emissions To Clean To Be Tested

Pass 15 Apr 2015 44,362 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 44,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VJO is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YP12 VJO, 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 YP12 VJO registered?

YP12 VJO is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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