2016 Chausson Welcome — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2016 Chausson Welcome passed 93.3% of its 624 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 14.5% of the time, so this is 7.8pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (4.0%) and tyres (2.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and outline marker lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 13 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 8.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 4.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 5.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.0% | 25 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.1% | 13 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.8% | 11 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.3% | 8 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.0% | 6 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
| 2 | Wipers | 10 |
| 3 | Outline marker lamp | 7 |
| 4 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 6 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 4 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.0% | 50 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.5% | 28 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.2% | 20 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.2% | 14 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.2% | 14 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 4 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 534 | 6.7% |
| 30-60k | 86 | 4.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 125 | 4.0% |
| 2022 | 125 | 6.4% |
| 2023 | 134 | 9.0% |
| 2024 | 120 | 8.3% |
| 2025 | 120 | 5.8% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Welcome
On a 2016 Welcome, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (4.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (1.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2016 Chausson Welcomes pass their MOT?
93.3% of the 624 2016 Chausson Welcome MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Chausson Welcome?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by tyres (2.1%).
Does the 2016 Welcome get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.7% in the 0-30k band to 4.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 624 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.