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YR61 KKT

2012 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

31,004 mi
Last recorded31,004 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 KKT
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 31,004 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 27,964 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 27,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 26,951 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 26,137 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 26,137 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 25,191 miles

Nearside Front washer inop

Fail 5 Apr 2022 25,191 miles

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

Nearside Front washer inop

Pass 22 Mar 2021 23,925 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 22,994 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 20,256 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 18,173 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 16,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight body damage

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 16,028 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear slight body damage

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 14,303 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 14,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 12,336 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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YR61 KKT is a 2012 Kia Venga in White 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 YR61 KKT, 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 YR61 KKT registered?

YR61 KKT is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is YR61 KKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR61 KKT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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