2018 Kia Venga · 12,402 MOT tests
2018 Kia Venga reliability
2018 Kia Vengas fail 11% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 10 Venga years (12,402 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Vengas: 26%)
- 11%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Vengas: 26%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 22,221
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,402
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.5% of tests fail here (46% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Kia Venga
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Tyres3%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Brakes1.7%
- Suspension0.4%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
- Steering0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.23%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.74%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.7%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.68%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.66%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.56%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.5%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.97%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.31%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.34%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.27%)
Is a 2018 Kia Venga reliable?
2018 Kia Vengas fail 11% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 10 Venga years (12,402 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Kia Venga MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.23% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.74% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Kia Venga have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Kia Venga shows 22,221 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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