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YR12 ZZM

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,351 mi
Last recorded78,351 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 ZZM
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 78,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 74,219 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure slightly damaged quarter (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 65,148 miles

Front Body not fully secure bumper damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2021 51,882 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))

Fail 6 Jun 2021 51,882 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 42,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 33,369 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 25,174 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 15,555 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 7,050 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 4,692 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 ZZM is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YR12 ZZM, 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 YR12 ZZM registered?

YR12 ZZM is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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