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YY12 XVP

2012 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,014 mi
Last recorded44,014 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 44,014 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 39,983 miles

corrosion to suspension components

front discs deteriorated and pads worn

o/s front wishbone rear bush delaminating

steering noise and play

Fail 24 Oct 2024 39,978 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to suspension components

front discs deteriorated and pads worn

o/s front wishbone rear bush delaminating

steering noise and play

Pass 8 Nov 2023 35,244 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 35,193 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 34,588 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 33,763 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 32,843 miles

nsr no.plate light not working.both rear tyres worn on outer edges+ perishing in treads. perishing & wear on edges on nsf tyre.

Pass 5 Jul 2019 30,606 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 29,504 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 27,323 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 24,818 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 21,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 21,752 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XVP is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVP, 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 YY12 XVP registered?

YY12 XVP is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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