2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Kia Venga MOT pass rate and common faults

4,903 MOT tests in 2024. 59.5% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time59.5%
Failed or needed repairs40.5%
Typical mileage at test68,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,903 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play11.8%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.9%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    149 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.5%
  2. Suspension17.3%
  3. Steering14.0%
  4. Brakes13.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  6. Tyres4.9%
  7. Body & chassis2.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.9%

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 2012 Kia Venga?

In 2024, 59.5% of 2012 Kia Venga cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,903 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 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 2012 Kia Venga reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).