2012 KIA Venga 1.4L Petrol · GL12 UDO

The most recent MOT on 2025-10-06 shows a mixed outcome. The vehicle passed overall but failed for a non-urgent issue: the windscreen washer system not working. However, the same date also recorded a failure for excessive play in both front track rod end ball joints, which are critical steering components. A nearside rear tyre had a superficial cut, and the same tyre was noted as perished in an earlier MOT. These findings indicate ongoing issues with steering and tyre condition. Recurring mechanical patterns include persistent problems with track rod ends and steering components. Excessive play in the front track rod ends was first recorded in 2025, with earlier MOTs noting "slight play" in 2024 and "play in steering rack inner joints" in 2023. This suggests a gradual worsening of steering alignment or suspension wear. Tyre-related issues also recur, including cuts, perishing, and wear near legal limits, which may reflect either poor maintenance or prolonged under-use. The trend in defects shows a concerning escalation.