KIA VENGA MOT pass rate
79.3% of 65,361 KIA VENGA MOT tests pass.
The VENGA's pass rate of 79.3% is in line with the average across all KIA models, at 80.1%.
The KIA VENGA's pass rate of 79.3% is in line with the national average for cars, at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the KIA VENGA tested at 3–6 years pass 93.5% of the time, compared with just 67.4% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 93.5% | 7,708 | 25,448 miles |
| 6–10 years | 86.1% | 30,854 | 44,500 miles |
| 10–15 years | 67.4% | 26,798 | 71,808 miles |
| 15+ years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the KIA VENGA
The most common reason the KIA VENGA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 50.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 50.6% | Not working |
| Brakes | 28.6% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 23.6% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 22.9% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Tyres | 18.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 15.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.0% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.6% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.6% | Inscription illegible |
Related KIA models
- KIA SPORTAGE — 82.0% pass rate
- KIA PICANTO — 77.1% pass rate
- KIA CEED — 74.4% pass rate
- KIA RIO — 75.6% pass rate
- KIA NIRO — 91.4% pass rate
- KIA SORENTO — 76.9% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the KIA VENGA?
- 79.3% of KIA VENGA MOT tests pass, based on 65,361 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the KIA VENGA?
- The most common reason the KIA VENGA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 50.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the KIA VENGA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the KIA service history guide for how to check and keep one.