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YT12 TUA

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,970 mi
Last recorded73,970 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 TUA
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 73,970 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 72,113 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 70,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 70,446 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 68,932 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 67,044 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 63,919 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 62,599 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,257 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 48,339 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,539 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 32,508 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 32,508 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault hand brake light on (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 22,731 miles

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

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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YT12 TUA is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol 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 YT12 TUA, 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 YT12 TUA registered?

YT12 TUA is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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