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YX12 OBW

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,224 mi
Last recorded131,224 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 OBW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 131,224 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2025 131,224 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2024 122,011 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 122,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 113,206 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both rears) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 102,958 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 102,566 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 96,441 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 96,441 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 88,611 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 77,225 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 77,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 67,023 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 62,631 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 62,631 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 54,761 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 54,761 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 48,650 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 47,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 19 Feb 2015 46,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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YX12 OBW is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YX12 OBW, 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 YX12 OBW registered?

YX12 OBW is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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