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YS61 HKW

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,717 mi
Last recorded129,717 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 HKW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 129,717 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 129,259 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 113,389 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 99,435 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 81,293 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 81,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 67,830 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 67,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 59,706 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 48,866 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 45,232 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 45,232 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 43,482 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 35,156 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 26,946 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 19,430 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack between treads

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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YS61 HKW is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YS61 HKW, 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

How do I check the history of YS61 HKW?

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What year was YS61 HKW registered?

YS61 HKW is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is YS61 HKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS61 HKW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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