2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Kia Venga MOT pass rate and common faults

5,585 MOT tests in 2024. 62.0% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time62.0%
Failed or needed repairs38.0%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,585 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.0%
  4. Stop lamp: not working4.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    154 marked dangerous
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.8%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    133 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.7%
  2. Suspension13.6%
  3. Steering12.5%
  4. Brakes8.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  6. Tyres5.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  8. Body & chassis1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.2%

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 2013 Kia Venga?

In 2024, 62.0% of 2013 Kia Venga cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,585 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 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 2013 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).