2013 Kia Venga · 18,391 MOT tests
2013 Kia Venga reliability
2013 Kia Vengas fail 34.2% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 10 Venga years (18,391 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Vengas: 26%)
- 34.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Vengas: 26%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 56,141
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,391
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 10.7% of tests fail here (558% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 41% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Kia Venga
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.5%
- Steering10.7%
- Suspension9.1%
- Brakes5.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Tyres4.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 8.49%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 5.99%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 3.48%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Stop lamp not working 3.18%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.21%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.02%
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 (12.86%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.02%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.01%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.93%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (4.9%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.89%)
Is a 2013 Kia Venga reliable?
2013 Kia Vengas fail 34.2% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 10 Venga years (18,391 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Kia Venga MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (8.49% of tests), position lamp not working (5.99% of tests), ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (3.48% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Kia Venga have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Kia Venga shows 56,141 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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