Kia Venga reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 65,346 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 65,346 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 71% of Kia Venga cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 73% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in steering and lights & electrics.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Venga tends to fail
Share of Kia Venga cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on steering, lights & electrics. Holds up better than average on road wheels, body & structure, emissions & leaks.
Common questions
Is the Kia Venga reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Kia Venga is about average for its age: 71% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give steering and lights & electrics a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Kia Venga?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Kia Venga in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 88%; 8 to 12 years, 71%; and 13 years and older, 56%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Kia Venga MOT?
For Kia Venga cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are steering (11.6% of tests vs 2.3% fleet).