2019 Kia Venga — MOT failures & pass rate
11,389 MOT tests on the 2019 Kia Venga are in this dataset, and 93.8% of them passed. MPVs of a similar age fail 11.5% of the time, so this is 5.3pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (5.1%) and lighting & signalling (2.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and washers — wipers alone was recorded 618 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.2% in the 0-30k band and 13.3% in the 60-90k band, a 8.1-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 17.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 7.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.1% | 581 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 287 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.2% | 255 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.4% | 162 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 54 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 14 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 618 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 218 |
| 3 | Washers | 127 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 72 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 70 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 54 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 17.1% | 1,948 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.6% | 1,097 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.0% | 566 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.7% | 310 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 86 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 71 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 9,148 | 5.2% |
| 30-60k | 2,093 | 10.0% |
| 60-90k | 128 | 13.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 11,291 | 6.2% |
| Diesel | 98 | 1.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 105 | 5.7% |
| 2022 | 2,855 | 4.6% |
| 2023 | 2,845 | 6.5% |
| 2024 | 2,765 | 6.3% |
| 2025 | 2,819 | 7.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Venga
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 5.1% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (5.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (2.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Kia Vengas pass their MOT?
93.8% of the 11,389 2019 Kia Venga MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Kia Venga?
Visibility, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.5%).
Does the 2019 Venga get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.2% in the 0-30k band to 13.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,389 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.