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YR62 CPY

2012 Kia Venga

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,827 mi
Last recorded101,827 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 CPY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 101,827 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 29 Nov 2025 101,827 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 29 Nov 2024 95,577 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 95,563 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn. 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn. 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 89,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc appears in very poor condition, possible that pad isn't making proper contact with disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 82,453 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 74,120 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges slightly worn. 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Side of disc is rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 61,384 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the central wiped area of the front windscreen

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2020 61,384 miles

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

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the central wiped area of the front windscreen

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2019 44,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks [2-3000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks [2-3000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the central wiped area of the front windscreen outside the 'A' zone

tail gate wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 3 Jul 2019 44,454 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks [2-3000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks [2-3000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the central wiped area of the front windscreen outside the 'A' zone

Pass 8 Jun 2018 37,233 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 37,233 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 32,146 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 23,291 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2015 14,386 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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YR62 CPY is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YR62 CPY, 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 YR62 CPY registered?

YR62 CPY is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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