Kia Venga MOT Results

Registered in 2011
61.2% pass rate
from 4,536 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Venga is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (47% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (45% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters (66% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on Individual direction indicators (91% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.044% fail on Switch
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (15 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.15% fail on Switch
    • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.088% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.044% fail on Horn
      • 0.022% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.022% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.022% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.022% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 12% fail on Steering (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 12% fail on Steering linkage components (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 12% fail on Track rod end (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.066% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
        • 0.022% fail on Steering component
      • 0.022% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Steering coupling (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Universal joint (13 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.044% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.044% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 10% fail on Suspension
    • 4.3% fail on Springs
      • 4.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (51% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.62% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.088% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.088% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.022% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.022% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.4% fail on Brakes (38% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (28% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.066% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (49% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs (50% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.022% fail on Cable
        • 0.022% fail on Lever
    • 3.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (48% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (57% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (35% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (34% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.90% fail on Service brake performance (33% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.75% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (59% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (sp) (64% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance (74% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt
          • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.022% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Electronic stability control (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Anti-lock braking system (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.33% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.066% fail on Pedal
      • 0.044% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.066% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.044% fail on Parking brake control (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Lever (83% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres (23% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (27% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.088% fail on View to rear
      • 0.088% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.044% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.044% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.022% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.022% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.066% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.77% fail on Spark ignition (50% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.31% fail on Catalyst emissions (52% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.088% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.044% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.044% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (49% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Transmission (57% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Drive shafts (57% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Joints (56% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.022% fail on Joints
    • 0.46% fail on Fuel system (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Tank (14 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.22% fail on Exhaust system (83% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.088% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.088% fail on Door condition
      • 0.044% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.044% fail on Door condition
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.044% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.044% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.044% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.022% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.022% fail on Body
      • 0.022% fail on Other body component
    • 0.022% fail on Undertray
  • 0.57% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.33% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
      • 0.066% fail on Attachment (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.044% fail on Road Wheels (89% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Attachment (86% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.022% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.022% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.022% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.022% fail on Anchorages
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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