Kia Venga Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Venga reliable? We analysed 541,498 real MOT tests across 49,696 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Venga is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Venga.
Kia Venga Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Venga. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Venga MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kia Venga to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kia Venga Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Kia Venga fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Kia Venga Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Venga models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kia Venga Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kia Venga owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kia Venga MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kia Venga year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 13,031 | 89.8% | 11,367 | 18,205 | 27,925 |
| 2018 | 22,179 | 89.5% | 13,965 | 22,266 | 33,674 |
| 2017 | 44,278 | 87.9% | 16,878 | 26,455 | 39,818 |
| 2016 | 48,446 | 86.3% | 19,334 | 30,310 | 45,438 |
| 2015 | 61,677 | 84.4% | 22,489 | 34,634 | 51,590 |
| 2014 | 63,396 | 80.4% | 25,785 | 40,094 | 59,413 |
| 2013 | 75,718 | 78.4% | 27,947 | 44,183 | 65,008 |
| 2012 | 76,066 | 76.3% | 30,653 | 47,714 | 69,058 |
| 2011 | 74,987 | 74.6% | 32,932 | 52,230 | 76,111 |
| 2010 | 58,534 | 74.1% | 35,766 | 56,592 | 80,209 |
| 2009 | 512 | 73.2% | 36,562 | 57,631 | 84,105 |
How Long Does a Kia Venga Last?
Based on 49,696 Kia Venga vehicles on UK roads.
Kia Venga Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Venga MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Kia Venga
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.8% MOT pass rate from 13,031 tests
73.2% MOT pass rate from 512 tests
The best year to buy a used Kia Venga is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.8% across 13,031 tests. The 2009 model year has the lowest pass rate at 73.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Kia Venga Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Venga THIS CAR | 80.2% | 541,498 | 39,954 mi | 16 yrs |
| Kia Sportage | 80.4% | 2,634,551 | 53,679 mi | 26 yrs |
| Kia Picanto | 77.1% | 2,626,043 | 39,084 mi | 22 yrs |
| Kia Ceed | 76.1% | 1,665,385 | 60,630 mi | 19 yrs |
| Chevrolet Spark | 71.9% | 273,626 | 47,852 mi | 16 yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Venga sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Kia Venga has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.2% across 541,498 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively with 4,040 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Kia Venga with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Kia Venga owner drives around 4,639 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Kia Venga models stay on UK roads for around 16 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.