2014 KIA Venga 1.4L Petrol · LS64 MZP

The 2014 Kia Venga presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean pass on 23 September 2025 at 96,743 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks a clear step forward from the sole advisory noted four years earlier, when the tester flagged slight play in the offside front track rod end ball joint during the September 2021 test at 58,432 miles. The absence of any repeat advisory or failure on steering and suspension components in the four subsequent annual tests suggests the joint was rectified and the front end has since remained in sound condition. No corrosion, brake, tyre, or emissions defects have ever appeared on the record. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Annual increments have ranged from roughly 8,200 to 8,600 miles, moving from 58,432 miles in September 2021 to 96,743 miles by September 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer readings, and the current recorded mileage sits exactly where the 2025 test left it, implying the car has seen very little use in the nine months since. This is a typical low-to-average mileage profile for a 12-year-old small family car. Despite the clean paperwork, a buyer should still carry out a focused physical inspection. The 2021 track rod end advisory warrants a close check of the entire front suspension and steering linkage, including inner and outer tie rod ends, wishbone bushes, and coil springs, to confirm no fresh play or deterioration has developed. At nearly 97,000 miles, the condition of the brake discs, pads, and calipers should be verified for uneven wear or binding, particularly on the rear axle where caliper seizure is common on this model. Inspect the underside for structural corrosion, paying attention to subframes, suspension mounting points, and the exhaust system, as these are the areas most likely to deteriorate on a vehicle approaching its thirteenth year regardless of mileage.