Kia Venga common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Kia Venga at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 47,794 UK MOT tests of the Kia Venga in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is track rod end (ball joint has excessive play): recorded on 12% of tests of 2010–2012 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 13× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: ball joint dust cover (ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) (16×); track rod end (ball joint has slight play) (15×); position lamp (not working) (6.5×). The most common reasons a Kia Venga fails its MOT are track rod end (ball joint has excessive play); position lamp (not working); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Kia Venga
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Kia Venga than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play | MOT fail | 2010–2012 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 12% | 0.9% | 13× | 3,089 |
| Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | MOT fail | 2013–2015 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 6.4% | 0.4% | 16× | 514 |
| Track rod end: ball joint has slight play | Advisory | 2009–2011 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 5.9% | 0.4% | 15× | 690 |
| Position lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2015–2017 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 6.5% | 1% | 6.5× | 1,675 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | MOT fail | 2018–2020 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 5.9% | 1.8% | 3.3× | 3,304 |
| Stop lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2015–2017 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.7× | 1,675 |
| Coil spring: corroded | Advisory | 2010–2012 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 11% | 5.1% | 2.2× | 1,232 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | Advisory | 2009–2011 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 11% | 4.9% | 2.2× | 690 |
Kia Venga by mileage (2015–2017 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 2,898 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (12%) | — |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 7,880 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (14%) | — |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 4,715 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17%) | Position lamp: not working (3.2%, 5.3×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 1,675 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18%) | Position lamp: not working (6.5%, 6.5×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 475 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19%) | Position lamp: not working (11%, 7×) |
Kia Venga by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,080 | Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (15×) |
| 2011 | 4,412 | Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (13×) |
| 2012 | 5,019 | Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (11×) |
| 2013 | 5,671 | Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (12×) |
| 2014 | 5,435 | Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (16×) |
| 2015 | 6,241 | Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (10×) |
| 2016 | 5,688 | Position lamp: not working at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (7×) |
| 2017 | 5,893 | Position lamp: not working at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (7×) |
| 2018 | 3,668 | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (2.2×) |
| 2019 | 2,663 | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (3.3×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Kia Venga?
In 47,794 UK MOT tests of the Kia Venga in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is track rod end (ball joint has excessive play): recorded on 12% of tests of 2010–2012 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 13× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: ball joint dust cover (ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) (16×); track rod end (ball joint has slight play) (15×); position lamp (not working) (6.5×). The most common reasons a Kia Venga fails its MOT are track rod end (ball joint has excessive play); position lamp (not working); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively).
Why do Kia Vengas fail the MOT?
Across 47,794 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Kia Venga were track rod end (ball joint has excessive play) (11% of tests); position lamp (not working) (7.2% of tests); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (3.6% of tests).
At what mileage do Kia Venga problems start?
The clearest Kia Venga-specific issue, track rod end (ball joint has excessive play), peaks against other cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) on 2010–2012 cars (12% of tests vs 0.9% for all cars that age).
Where does this Kia Venga data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 47,794 tests of the Kia Venga. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.