2013 Kia Venga: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2013 Kia Venga
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Starter motors, door locks and front springs
Starter motors and door lock actuators are starting to fail, and broken front springs are becoming more common.
At the viewing: Start it several times, test each door lock, and look behind the front wheels for broken springs.
- 1.6 petrol automatic
Clunky four-speed automatic and stiff gear lever
The earlier four-speed auto is clunky, and some gear levers stick from a stretched cable. The six-speed fitted after the 2015 facelift is much better.
At the viewing: Drive it and move the lever through every position.
- All engines
Rust on the rear door tops
Rust can start under the seal at the top of the rear doors.
At the viewing: Open the rear doors and look under the seal.
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Other years
Every year of the Kia Venga compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,834 | Tyres 22% |
| 2018 | 10,818 | Tyres 27% |
| 2017 | 17,448 | Tyres 28% |
| 2016 | 16,806 | Tyres 29% |
| 2015 | 18,378 | Tyres 29% |
| 2014 | 15,974 | Suspension 32% |
| 2012 | 14,659 | Suspension 45% |
| 2011 | 12,685 | Suspension 48% |
| 2010 | 8,584 | Suspension 50% |
| 2009 | – | Too few tests |