2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Kia Venga MOT pass rate and common faults

5,878 MOT tests in 2024. 84.8% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time84.8%
Failed or needed repairs15.2%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,878 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    126 marked dangerous
  2. Stop lamp: not working1.7%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    93 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    68 marked dangerous
  7. Position lamp: not working0.7%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.2%
  2. Tyres4.9%
  3. Brakes4.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  5. Suspension0.6%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.9%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2017 Kia Venga?

In 2024, 84.8% of 2017 Kia Venga cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,878 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Kia Venga?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; stop lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 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).