2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Kia Venga MOT pass rate and common faults

3,648 MOT tests in 2024. 88.4% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time88.4%
Failed or needed repairs11.6%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,648 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    69 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    37 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    38 marked dangerous
  6. Position lamp: not working0.5%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.5%
  8. Washers: not working0.5%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.0%
  2. Lights & electrics3.9%
  3. Brakes3.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  5. Suspension0.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  7. Steering0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.0%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2018 Kia Venga?

In 2024, 88.4% of 2018 Kia Venga cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,648 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Kia Venga?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Kia Venga reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).