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YR12 HCL

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,081 mi
Last recorded102,081 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 HCL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 102,081 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 100,070 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 100,053 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 97,341 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 95,060 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 91,156 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 91,156 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 87,623 miles

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

Offside Rear brake shows signs of overheating

fuel tank corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2021 87,623 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake shows signs of overheating

fuel tank corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 81,602 miles

Offside Front lower ball joint boot perished

Pass 30 Jan 2019 69,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 69,542 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 57,283 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 41,860 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 27,159 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 14,793 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 14,793 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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YR12 HCL is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR12 HCL, 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 YR12 HCL registered?

YR12 HCL is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is YR12 HCL safe to buy?

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