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YY12 HXM

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,077 mi
Last recorded39,077 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 HXM
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 39,077 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 34,924 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 32,754 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 31,443 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 30,229 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 29,092 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 29,092 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 27,952 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 21,237 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 21,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2018 17,569 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

all four tyres perished and starting to crack in tread channels

Fail 21 May 2018 17,568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

all four tyres perished and starting to crack in tread channels

Pass 22 May 2017 14,100 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 10,064 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 6,248 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 5,998 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.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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YY12 HXM is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY12 HXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY12 HXM registered?

YY12 HXM is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is YY12 HXM safe to buy?

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