2013 KIA Venga 1.4L Diesel · GL62 LZP

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward developing suspension and steering component wear. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 113,207 miles passed, it introduced new advisories regarding offside front track rod end play and nearside front wheel bearing play. These follow a recurring track rod end defect that first appeared in the November 2024 test at 107,511 miles, indicating that front steering geometry components are reaching the end of their functional life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-to-moderate usage profile, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per annum over the 13-year life of the Kia Venga. There is a notable period of activity between December 2023 and November 2024, where the vehicle covered over 17,000 miles in just eleven months. Conversely, the gap between January 2023 and December 2023 shows only 622 miles of use, which may explain the progression of corrosion on the coil springs and suspension arms noted during that period. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering assembly. The recurring reports of play in the track rod end and the newly flagged wheel bearing require immediate attention to prevent handling instability or increased noise. Additionally, the history of corrosion on the rear coil springs and the offside front suspension arm from early 2023 necessitates a close check for structural integrity and thinning metal to ensure surface rust has not progressed beyond the levels previously noted by the tester. The emissions failure in January 2023 was resolved within a week, but the engine performance should be monitored for any signs of incomplete combustion or high fuel consumption following that event.