Kia Venga MOT Results

Registered in 2012
66.5% pass rate
from 5,137 tests in 2021
(8.5% worse than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Venga is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension (14% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Springs (20% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Coil springs (20% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Coil spring (20% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (78% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage
    • 2.0% fail on Suspension arms (36% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Pins and bushes (94% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers (91% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Wheel bearings (98% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.058% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.058% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.039% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.3% fail on Steering (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Steering linkage components (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 9.2% fail on Track rod end (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Other components (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Steering linkage (14 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.019% fail on Components
    • 0.039% fail on Steering play
      • 0.039% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.019% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.019% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.019% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 8.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp (31% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (28% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (24% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.53% fail on Direction indicators (69% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Flashing type (68% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.097% fail on Individual direction indicators (90% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.51% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.51% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.097% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.058% fail on Trailer electrical socket (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Horn
      • 0.019% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.097% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.058% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.039% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.019% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.019% fail on Switch
  • 6.2% fail on Brakes
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (61% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs (61% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (77% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (13 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt (32% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.82% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.019% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.47% fail on Rbt
          • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.019% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.019% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.43% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance (97% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.039% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.45% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.23% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.039% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.097% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.039% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.12% fail on Rigid brake pipes (73% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.097% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.058% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.039% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.019% fail on Pedal
    • 0.058% fail on Parking brake control (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Lever
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (24% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on View to rear
      • 0.097% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.039% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.039% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres (33% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth (31% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (38% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition (89% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (60% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.019% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.35% fail on Spark ignition (72% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (65% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Catalyst emissions (74% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.039% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Transmission (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Drive shafts (64% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Joints (64% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.039% fail on Joints
    • 0.29% fail on Fuel system (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Tank (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.23% fail on Exhaust system (76% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Doors
      • 0.097% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.097% fail on Door condition
      • 0.019% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
    • 0.078% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.039% fail on Body
      • 0.039% fail on Other body component
  • 0.39% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.35% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.33% fail on Condition
      • 0.019% fail on Requirements
    • 0.058% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels (64% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment
  • 0.019% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.019% fail on Speedometer
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  • 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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