2011 Kia Venga · 14,315 MOT tests
2011 Kia Venga reliability
2011 Kia Vengas fail 43.1% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 10 Venga years (14,315 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Vengas: 26%)
- 43.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Vengas: 26%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 70,772
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,315
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 14.6% of tests fail here (541% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 22% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Kia Venga
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.9%
- Steering14.6%
- Suspension12.3%
- Brakes10.1%
- Tyres5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 11.87%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 6.07%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 5.96%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.95%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 2.48%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.2%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.62%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.36%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (7.68%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.22%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.87%)
Is a 2011 Kia Venga reliable?
2011 Kia Vengas fail 43.1% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 10 Venga years (14,315 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Kia Venga MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (11.87% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.07% of tests), position lamp not working (5.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Kia Venga have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Kia Venga shows 70,772 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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