2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Kia Venga MOT pass rate and common faults

2,681 MOT tests in 2024. 89.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time89.6%
Failed or needed repairs10.4%
Typical mileage at test20,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,681 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    22 marked dangerous
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.6%
  5. Washers: not working0.6%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    19 marked dangerous
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  2. Brakes3.2%
  3. Lights & electrics2.6%
  4. Tyres2.4%
  5. Suspension0.3%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.1%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.6%

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 2019 Kia Venga?

In 2024, 89.6% of 2019 Kia Venga cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,681 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Kia Venga?

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

Is the 2019 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).