2012 Kia Venga · 16,311 MOT tests
2012 Kia Venga reliability
2012 Kia Vengas fail 39% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 10 Venga years (16,311 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Vengas: 26%)
- 39%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Vengas: 26%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 62,854
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,311
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 13.2% of tests fail here (579% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Kia Venga
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.7%
- Steering13.2%
- Suspension12.9%
- Brakes7.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.3%
- Tyres4.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 10.63%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 6.75%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 3.34%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.28%
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 2.31%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.19%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.54%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.45%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.66%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.72%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (6.03%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.12%)
Is a 2012 Kia Venga reliable?
2012 Kia Vengas fail 39% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 10 Venga years (16,311 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Kia Venga MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (10.63% of tests), position lamp not working (6.75% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Kia Venga have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Kia Venga shows 62,854 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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