2019 Kia Venga MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 88.8% of Kia Vengas first used in 2019 passed their MOT first time, against 83.5% for all cars first used in 2019. Across 7,986 Venga first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen), tyres and lamps and electrical equipment.

This page analyses first MOT tests for Kia Vengas first used in 2019 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025
88.8%
of 2,639 first tests; all cars first used in 2019: 83.5%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
7,986
first tests, 2023–2025; 2,639 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
58.3%
of 2,639 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
25,000
middle half: 16,500–35,500 miles; all cars first used in 2019: 44,000

How the 2019 Kia Venga MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, Vengas first used in 2019 against all cars first used in 2019 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Venga figure was 5.3 points higher.

2019 VengaAll cars first used in 2019
80%90%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2019, test year 2021: 89.2%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2022: 87.8%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2023: 86.2%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2024: 84.9%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2025: 83.5%2019 Venga, test year 2022: 89.1%2019 Venga, test year 2023: 87%2019 Venga, test year 2024: 89.6%2019 Venga, test year 2025: 88.8%88.8%83.5%
View this chart as a table
Test year2019 VengaAll cars first used 2019Venga first tests
2021fewer than 500 tests89.2%99
202289.1%87.8%2,731
202387.0%86.2%2,663
202489.6%84.9%2,684
202588.8%83.5%2,639

Common 2019 Kia Venga MOT failures

Share of the 922 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

Visibility43.7%
Tyres23.6%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment22.9%
Brakes16.8%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively33.5%309
Tyre condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords7.8%72
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.0%55
Headlamp aim: too high5.6%52

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

What to check on a 2019 Kia Venga before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
  2. Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
  3. Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.

Common 2019 Kia Venga MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2019 Vengas, as a share of all 7,986 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge11.7%935
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing7.6%606
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened6.2%498
Brake pads: wearing thin4.6%367
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge1.5%122

Questions about the 2019 Kia Venga MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2019 Kia Venga?

In 2025, 88.8% of Vengas first used in 2019 passed their MOT first time, against 83.5% for all cars first used in 2019. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2019 Venga most often fail its MOT on?

Visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (in 43.7% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), tyres (23.6%) and lamps and electrical equipment (22.9%). The single most common item was “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively” (33.5%).

How often does a 2019 Kia Venga fail its MOT?

In 2025, 11.2% of first tests on Vengas first used in 2019 did not pass first time: 7.8% failed, and a further 3.4% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 922 of 7,986 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2019 Kia Venga MOT advisories?

“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 11.7% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (7.6%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (6.2%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (4.6%) and “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (1.5%).

Is a 2019 Kia Venga reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 89.1% in 2022 to 88.8% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2019

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

2019 Ford Fiesta MOT statistics · 2019 Volkswagen Golf MOT statistics · 2019 Ford Focus MOT statistics · 2019 Vauxhall Corsa MOT statistics · 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT statistics

How the 2019 Kia Venga MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2019 Venga” means a Kia Venga whose date of first use falls in 2019 (68, 19 and 69 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2019, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.