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YY62 GYU

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,339 mi
Last recorded64,339 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 GYU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 64,339 miles

front subframe, rear hub , brake, brakje pipes, springs, spring seats,axle, sills corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2025 62,570 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os corroded covered preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle , lower shocks, spring seats corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2024 60,586 miles

Rear rear axle beam and suspension components showing signs of corrosion, fuel tank seam corroded , brake pipes signs of corrosion

Pass 25 May 2023 57,743 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 54,903 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 51,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake [disc badly worn] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear axle beam and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

little reserve travel in hand brake

Pass 11 Jun 2020 45,626 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 45,626 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 41,619 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 36,387 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 31,053 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 25,963 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 22,135 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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YY62 GYU is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YY62 GYU, 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 GYU registered?

YY62 GYU is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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