2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Kia Venga MOT pass rate and common faults

5,348 MOT tests in 2024. 67.4% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time67.4%
Failed or needed repairs32.6%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,348 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play9.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    133 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    141 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.5%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.2%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.2%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    72 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.9%
  2. Steering11.2%
  3. Brakes8.6%
  4. Suspension7.9%
  5. Tyres5.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.5%

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 2014 Kia Venga?

In 2024, 67.4% of 2014 Kia Venga cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,348 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Kia Venga?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Kia Venga reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).