Kia Venga statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 44,003 −2.1% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 768 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 71.0% Cars of the same ages 71.4%
• Rank by number licensed No. 162 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2019 47,146 licensed
• Average annual mileage 5,264 miles a year

How many Kia Vengas are left in Great Britain?

There were 44,003 Kia Vengas licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 768 declared off the road (SORN). That is 6.7% fewer than the peak of 47,146 in 2019.

Kia Venga MOT reliability

In 2025, 71.0% of Kia Venga MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Kia Vengas tested pass 71.4% of the time, so the Kia Venga does about as well as average for its age. In 2024 its pass rate was 72.2%.

Kia Venga MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Kia Venga fails its MOT, appearing on 46.0% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 6.7% of Kia Venga tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Kia Venga MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Kia Venga failed its MOT in 2025 was “Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play”, on 21.2% of 13,432 failed tests. 52.6% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Kia Venga by year

10 years of the Kia Venga, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2018 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (87.7% passed first time) and the 2011 cars worst (55.0%).

Kia Venga engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 45,806 Kia Vengas licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 60.0% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 40.0% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc. The share with an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc has fallen from 58.6% in 2014 to 40.0%. Diesels made up 33.4% of those licensed in 2014 and 24.3% in 2025.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Kia Venga fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Kia Venga from 2010 to 2018. On the NEDC test (listings 2010 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 40.4 to 65.7 mpg, with CO2 of 114 to 164 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “Venga”, “Venga Face Lift”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Kia Venga safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Kia Venga in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Kia Venga. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

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