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YX12 WVW

2012 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,142 mi
Last recorded82,142 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 WVW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 82,142 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 82,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 80,215 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 76,891 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 74,492 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 71,707 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 71,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 68,597 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 61,079 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 53,332 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 53,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 51,750 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 51,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 49,381 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 49,381 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,494 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 45,287 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,108 miles

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 WVW is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW registered?

YX12 WVW is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YX12 WVW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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