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YS12 NVF

2012 Kia Venga

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,628 mi
Last recorded76,628 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 NVF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 76,628 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 52,480 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 50,224 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 47,204 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 44,932 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 42,955 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 40,512 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 40,511 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal to flexi both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 37,758 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 32,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2018 32,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 21,868 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 111,535 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 4,786 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 NVF is a 2012 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS12 NVF registered?

YS12 NVF is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 7 July 2012.

Is YS12 NVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 NVF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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