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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Kia Venga. Check any Venga by registration number below.

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79.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-6.6%

vs Kia Avg

13

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Kia Venga — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kia Venga has an average MOT pass rate of 79.6%, which is 6.6 percentage points below the Kia brand average of 86.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Venga on the road.

The most common reasons a Kia Venga fails its MOT are a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Venga for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Kia Venga, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Kia Venga performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 144 vehicles

99.3%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%

2019

Based on 6,694 vehicles

93.3%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

6.6%

Mileage at 3yr

23k mi

Mileage at 5yr

36k mi

2018

Based on 8,955 vehicles

92.8%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

7.6%

Mileage at 5yr

39k mi

2017

Based on 14,345 vehicles

90.5%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

9.8%

Mileage at 5yr

42k mi

2016

Based on 13,658 vehicles

88.7%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

12.4%

2015

Based on 14,784 vehicles

85.4%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

15.2%

Mileage at 10yr

88k mi

2014

Based on 12,670 vehicles

76.3%Good
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

24.3%

Mileage at 10yr

94k mi

2013

Based on 13,196 vehicles

71.4%Average
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

29.0%

Mileage at 10yr

96k mi

2012

Based on 11,603 vehicles

67.0%Average
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

31.6%

Mileage at 10yr

105k mi

2011

Based on 10,152 vehicles

63.7%Below Average
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.6%

Retest Rate

33.5%

2010

Based on 7,019 vehicles

62.2%Below Average
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

8.5%

Retest Rate

34.5%

2009

Based on 60 vehicles

61.7%Below Average
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

13.9%

0

Based on 57,198 vehicles

82.8%Good
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 5yr

52k mi

Top MOT Failures — Kia Venga

The most common reasons a Kia Venga fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

5.1%
2

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.6%
3

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.0%
4

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

1.9%
5

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

1.4%
Kia Venga Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Kia Models

Compare MOT reliability across Kia models.

Kia Magentis

60.1% pass rate

Kia X Ceed

100.0% pass rate

Kia Carens

56.6% pass rate

Kia Xceed Edition Isg

90.2% pass rate

Kia Ceed

87.6% pass rate

Kia Sorento

80.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Kia Venga

Kia Venga — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kia Venga MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Venga?
The average MOT pass rate for the Kia Venga is 79.6% compared to the Kia average of 86.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Kia Venga?
The most common MOT failures on the Kia Venga are: A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (5.1%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.6%), Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Kia Venga reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 79.6%, the Kia Venga is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Kia Venga?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Kia Venga?
Typical mileage for the Kia Venga: 23,297 miles at 3 years, 36,138 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Venga to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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