2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Kia Venga MOT pass rate and common faults

6,179 MOT tests in 2024. 77.8% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time77.8%
Failed or needed repairs22.2%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,179 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  2. Stop lamp: not working3.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    150 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    127 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    88 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  8. Washers: not working1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.6%
  2. Brakes7.1%
  3. Tyres6.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  5. Steering1.8%
  6. Suspension1.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.6%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. 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 2015 Kia Venga?

In 2024, 77.8% of 2015 Kia Venga cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,179 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Kia Venga?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Kia Venga reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).