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YS12 KAO

2012 Kia Venga

Gold Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

64,605 mi
Last recorded64,605 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 KAO
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 64,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 64,601 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 62,427 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 61,611 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 60,837 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 59,980 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 58,959 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 57,880 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 57,011 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 53,622 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 47,626 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 44,817 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 35,571 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 30,044 miles

N/S Front flasher side repeater lenz damaged.

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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YS12 KAO is a 2012 Kia Venga in Gold with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YS12 KAO, 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 YS12 KAO registered?

YS12 KAO is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is YS12 KAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 KAO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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