Kia Venga MOT Results

Registered in 2010
58.2% pass rate
from 3,266 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2010 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Venga is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Steering (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 14% fail on Steering linkage components (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 14% fail on Track rod end (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.092% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.092% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.031% fail on Power steering
      • 0.031% fail on Operation
    • 0.031% fail on Steering shaft
    • 0.031% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Stop lamp (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators (36% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type (36% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Individual direction indicators (78% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (48% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (45% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (44% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (83% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Switch
    • 0.40% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (14 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (17 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.092% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.031% fail on Horn
    • 0.092% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.092% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.031% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.031% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Suspension (19% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Springs
      • 6.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.0% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.061% fail on Mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (47% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.49% fail on Linkage ball joints (56% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms (63% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.61% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.55% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.40% fail on Macpherson strut (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.061% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.12% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.061% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.061% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.092% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.031% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.061% fail on Axles
      • 0.061% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.061% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint
  • 7.3% fail on Brakes
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.031% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.18% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.092% fail on Lever
        • 0.031% fail on Cable
        • 0.031% fail on Linkage
        • 0.031% fail on Relay lever
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance (42% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (35% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (47% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.95% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.49% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.37% fail on Parking brake performance (54% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt (52% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Parking brake performance (55% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.031% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.031% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.061% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Electronic stability control (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Anti-lock braking system (76% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Rigid brake pipes (59% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.092% fail on Pedal
      • 0.061% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.092% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.061% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.061% fail on Parking brake control (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Lever (80% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.061% fail on View to rear
      • 0.061% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.031% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.031% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres (21% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.031% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.8% fail on Compression ignition (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.092% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.061% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.031% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.77% fail on Spark ignition (63% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.34% fail on Catalyst emissions (64% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Emissions not tested (81% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 2.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Tank (18 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.77% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Driver's door (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Catch
      • 0.21% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Transmission (61% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Drive shafts (64% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Joints (65% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.061% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.061% fail on Joints
    • 0.37% fail on Exhaust system (78% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.031% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.031% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.031% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.031% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 1.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.49% fail on Condition
      • 0.15% fail on Requirements (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.031% fail on Pre-tensioners
  • 0.46% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.46% fail on Attachment
  • 0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.031% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.031% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review

  • Kia Venga (2010 - 2019)
    Spacious back seats and wide-opening doors. Easy to drive and park. Good visibility. Decent boot capacity.

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