MOT Status
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131,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both rears) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded (both rears) (5.3.1 (b) (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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
n/s/r tyre worn smooth on outer edge
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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