2014 Kia Venga · 17,646 MOT tests
2014 Kia Venga reliability
2014 Kia Vengas fail 28.5% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 10 Venga years (17,646 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Vengas: 26%)
- 28.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Vengas: 26%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 49,816
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 17,646
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 9% of tests fail here (597% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 21% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Kia Venga
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.4%
- Steering9%
- Brakes5.4%
- Suspension5.2%
- Tyres4.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 7.27%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 4.91%
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 1.98%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.85%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.6%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.48%
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 (12.89%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.62%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.25%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.55%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (4.7%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (2.82%)
Is a 2014 Kia Venga reliable?
2014 Kia Vengas fail 28.5% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 10 Venga years (17,646 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Kia Venga MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (7.27% of tests), position lamp not working (4.91% of tests), ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (1.98% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Kia Venga have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Kia Venga shows 49,816 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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