2016 Kia Venga — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 31,285 MOT tests analysed for the 2016 Kia Venga, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 90.3% was above the average for MPVs of a similar age (85.4%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 25.8% in the 150k+ group versus 6.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.9% | 1,831 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.3% | 1,353 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.5% | 1,099 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.1% | 976 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 170 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 109 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 804 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 762 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 636 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 634 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 608 |
| 6 | Washers | 546 |
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 | 23.4% | 7,306 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.4% | 5,746 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.2% | 1,947 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 889 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.0% | 621 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 337 |
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 | 12,281 | 6.0% |
| 30-60k | 14,553 | 10.8% |
| 60-90k | 3,669 | 15.7% |
| 90-120k | 636 | 18.2% |
| 120-150k | 113 | 15.0% |
| 150k+ | 31 | 25.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 24,117 | 9.0% |
| Diesel | 7,168 | 11.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,196 | 7.8% |
| 2022 | 6,156 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 6,242 | 9.1% |
| 2024 | 6,287 | 11.3% |
| 2025 | 6,404 | 12.3% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Venga
Before buying a 2016 Kia Venga, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 5.9% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (5.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (4.3% 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 (3.5% 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 Kia Vengas pass their MOT?
90.3% of the 31,285 2016 Kia Venga MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Kia Venga?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by tyres (4.3%).
Does the 2016 Venga get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.0% in the 0-30k band to 25.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 31,285 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.