Kia Venga MOT Results

Registered in 2013
73.6% pass rate
from 5,744 tests in 2021
(8.0% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Venga is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (93% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps (42% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (40% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.63% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (94% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp (95% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Rear fog lamp (89% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Switch (29 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Direction indicators (53% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Flashing type (53% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.087% fail on Individual direction indicators (77% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (15 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.087% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.035% fail on Horn
    • 0.070% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.070% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.052% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.052% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.035% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.035% fail on Switch
  • 5.5% fail on Suspension (25% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Pins and bushes (94% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Springs (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Coil springs (73% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Coil spring (73% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Mounting
    • 0.73% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.37% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.070% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.052% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
  • 4.9% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.035% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.017% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.017% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.035% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.035% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.017% fail on Power steering
      • 0.017% fail on Operation
    • 0.017% fail on Steering column
    • 0.017% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.017% fail on Universal joint
  • 3.8% fail on Brakes (25% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.89% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.89% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.0% fail on Brake performance (49% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Rbt (49% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.33% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (55% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.10% fail on Parking brake performance (70% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (68% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.087% fail on Parking brake performance (70% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.070% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.28% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.23% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.12% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.070% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.052% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.017% fail on Valves
    • 0.052% fail on Parking brake control (74% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Lever
    • 0.017% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.017% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.017% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.017% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility
    • 2.5% fail on Washers (25% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (37% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.052% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.035% fail on View to rear
      • 0.035% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres (40% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (33% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth (45% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Size/type
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (38% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (37% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.49% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.052% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.035% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.017% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.33% fail on Spark ignition (68% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (63% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions (62% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.017% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.017% fail on Sound deadening material
    • 0.017% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.42% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Tank (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Exhaust system (86% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Transmission (94% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Drive shafts (93% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Joints (93% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Body
      • 0.035% fail on Other body component
      • 0.017% fail on Panel
    • 0.017% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.017% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.017% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.017% fail on Seats
      • 0.017% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.33% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.31% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.28% fail on Condition
      • 0.035% fail on Requirements
    • 0.017% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.10% fail on Road Wheels (67% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Attachment
    • 0.017% fail on Condition
  • 0.017% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.017% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.017% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.017% 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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