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Kia Venga 2 CRDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kia Venga 2 CRDI reliable? We analysed 1,659 real MOT tests across 304 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,659 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.9%
Typical Mileage
59,796mi
Annual Mileage
6,415mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Venga 2 CRDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Venga 2 CRDI.

Kia Venga 2 CRDI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kia Venga 2 CRDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Kia Venga 2 CRDI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Kia Venga 2 CRDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,011 mi/yr
Typical
6,415 mi/yr
Average
7,242 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,463 mi/yr

Kia Venga 2 CRDI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Kia Venga 2 CRDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
59,796 mi
75th Percentile
82,273 mi
95th Percentile
121,043 mi
Max Recorded
823,401 mi

How Does the Kia Venga 2 CRDI Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Kia Venga 2 CRDI THIS CAR 89.9% 1,659 59,796 mi — 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
Sunbeam S8 92.3% 1,268 7,722 mi 77 yrs

Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Venga 2 CRDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kia Venga 2 CRDI?

The Kia Venga 2 CRDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.9% across 1,659 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Kia Venga 2 CRDI owner drives around 6,415 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.

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.

Kia Venga 2 CRDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Venga 2 CRDI reliable?
Based on 1,659 MOT tests, the Kia Venga 2 CRDI has a 89.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Venga 2 CRDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Venga 2 CRDI do per year?
The typical Kia Venga 2 CRDI does around 6,415 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Venga 2 CRDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Venga 2 CRDI?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.