2010 KIA Venga 1.4L Petrol · YP10 FFK

The vehicle currently presents a concerning roadworthiness status following a significant failure in its most recent test. While it passed in 2024, the MOT on May 29, 2025 at 108,430 miles revealed critical safety defects requiring immediate attention. The detection of excessive free play in the steering rack and a fractured nearside rear coil spring indicates a breakdown in primary suspension and steering integrity. This represents a trend of worsening mechanical condition where components are being run until failure rather than being maintained proactively. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,777 miles per year. Between the May 2024 test at 98,600 miles and the 2025 test at 108,430 miles, the car covered nearly 10,000 miles in a year, which is higher than its annual average. While the low total mileage suggests light use, the presence of perishing tyres noted in 2024 indicates that rubber components are suffering from age-related degradation despite the relatively low distance driven. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the steering system and suspension to ensure the recent rack replacement was executed correctly. The history shows recurring issues with the rear coil springs, dating back to corrosion in 2022 and fracture in 2025, which suggests the chassis is prone to accelerated wear. Attention should also be paid to the exhaust flexi-pipe reported in 2024 and the oil leak to determine if these have escalated in severity. The cracked windscreen and headlamp alignment issues from the latest test also require verification to ensure the vehicle meets legal standards for road use.