2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Kia Venga MOT pass rate and common faults

4,223 MOT tests in 2024. 56.5% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time56.5%
Failed or needed repairs43.5%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,223 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play12.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.0%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.7%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    147 marked dangerous
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.4%
  8. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault2.1%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.1%
  2. Brakes15.9%
  3. Suspension15.9%
  4. Steering15.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  6. Tyres6.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  8. Body & chassis3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.2%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.6%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.8%

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 2011 Kia Venga?

In 2024, 56.5% of 2011 Kia Venga cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,223 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 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 2011 Kia Venga reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).