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YS12 UST

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,284 mi
Last recorded73,284 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 UST
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 73,284 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 73,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 59,851 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 59,846 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 50,242 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 45,500 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 41,854 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 32,613 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 26,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 26,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 20,649 miles

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

Offside Front Fexy hose fixing broken

Pass 31 Jul 2015 14,173 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 UST is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UST, 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 UST registered?

YS12 UST is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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