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YX12 SFV

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

130,582 mi
Last recorded130,582 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 SFV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 130,582 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 130,582 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements reflecter above letters damaged (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 118,509 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 May 2020 114,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 99,537 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 99,525 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 79,455 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2018 79,455 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 60,761 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 60,761 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 43,448 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,258 miles

front wiper blades poor

Fail 12 Mar 2015 29,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front wiper blades poor

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 SFV is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SFV, 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 SFV registered?

YX12 SFV is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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