Kia Venga (2014)
2014 Kia Venga
CarHunch analysed 5,539 real MOT records for the 2014 Kia Venga. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Kia Venga passes its MOT slightly better than the UK average at 82.3%, though petrol versions (83.4%) are noticeably more reliable than diesel (79.7%). However, 35% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is significantly higher than typical and a genuine concern for any buyer.
These Vengas are running at a sensible 36,666 miles median for their age, and while they average 2.13 failures per test, the 11.5 advisories suggest wear issues mount gradually rather than catastrophically. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes and suspension, since dangerous defects are unusually common in this cohort.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3.7 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2014 Kia Venga
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 35% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (71%) | 3,911 | 83.4% | 1.99 |
| Diesel (29%) | 1,628 | 79.7% | 2.48 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Kia Venga vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Kia Venga vehicles fall between 26,550 and 48,632 miles.
2014 Kia Venga — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 5,164 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Kia Venga
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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48.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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45.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.1%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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35.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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32.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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21.4%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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21.1%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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20.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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