Is the Kia Venga ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 47,798 MOT tests, around 81% of Kia Vengas still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 13% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 6%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 75% petrol, 25% diesel. Every petrol Venga in the data (2010 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel Vengas are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 81%
- Likely charged
- 13%
- Depends on the car
- 6%
- MOT tests analysed
- 47,798
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Venga ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Vengas of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Likely compliant2,640 tested | Likely compliant23 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant3,334 tested | Likely compliant334 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant4,815 tested | Likely compliant1,078 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant4,406 tested | Likely compliant1,282 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant4,741 tested | Check exact car1,499 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant3,835 tested | Check exact car1,600 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant3,958 tested | Likely charged1,715 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant3,648 tested | Likely charged1,370 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant2,748 tested | Likely charged1,665 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant1,792 tested | Likely charged1,287 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Venga
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (75% of Vengas tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (25% of Vengas tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Vengas from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (6% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Kia can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Vengas fare at the MOT too: see the Kia Venga MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Kia Venga for London: what the MOT data shows
The Kia Vengas in this data were first registered between 2010 and 2019. 2015 was the most common year, with 6,242 tests (13% of the total), and half were registered in 2015 or later.
Vengas from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 76% of the time, at an average of 46,181 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 59% of the time with 69,592 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Vengas likely to comply are from 2016. 1,282 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 84% of the time and averaged 38,020 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Venga's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (7.1% of tests); steering: "ball joint has excessive play" (5.8%); suspension: "ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (2.2%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 13.5% of tests.
Overall, 74% of Vengas passed first time, slightly above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 49,363 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Kia models
About this data
Based on 47,798 first MOT tests of the Kia Venga carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 47,798 MOT tests say about the Kia Venga and London's ULEZ.
Is the Kia Venga ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 81% of Vengas on the road are likely compliant and 13% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Venga years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Vengas first registered from 2010 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Venga ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Vengas from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Venga is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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