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YS12 KAX

2012 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,714 mi
Last recorded70,714 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 KAX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 70,714 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 70,710 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 65,936 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 65,936 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 60,869 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 60,866 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 57,010 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 57,006 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 50,851 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 42,334 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 42,334 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front track rod end slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2020 31,502 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 27,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 14,984 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 12,549 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 12,546 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 10,859 miles

All four tyres starting to crack

Slight play in osr wheel

Pass 25 Jun 2015 8,322 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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YS12 KAX is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS12 KAX, 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 KAX registered?

YS12 KAX is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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