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YY62 EFF

2012 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

50,112 mi
Last recorded50,112 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 EFF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 50,112 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 50,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 42,071 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 42,071 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 39,228 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2024 39,228 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 37,156 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 35,982 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 35,982 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 34,035 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 34,035 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 32,243 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 32,243 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 29,397 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 29,397 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 28,415 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 26,158 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,153 miles

Nearside Front wiper smearing

Offside Front wiper smearing

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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YY62 EFF is a 2012 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YY62 EFF, 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 YY62 EFF registered?

YY62 EFF is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 7 October 2012.

Is YY62 EFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY62 EFF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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