2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Kia Venga MOT pass rate and common faults

2,862 MOT tests in 2024. 53.9% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time53.9%
Failed or needed repairs46.1%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,862 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play13.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.8%
  3. Stop lamp: not working6.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    119 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    116 marked dangerous
  7. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault2.4%
  8. Side repeaters: incorrect colour2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics31.7%
  2. Brakes18.4%
  3. Steering17.8%
  4. Suspension15.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  6. Tyres7.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.2%
  8. Body & chassis5.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.7%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Kia Venga?

In 2024, 53.9% of 2010 Kia Venga cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,862 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Kia Venga?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Kia Venga reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).