Kia Venga: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Of the 278,865 Kia Venga MOT tests in this dataset, 9.2% recorded at least one lighting & signalling failure. It shows up most on 2010 and 2011 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,122 | 16.0% |
| 2011 | 28,765 | 14.8% |
| 2012 | 32,444 | 12.0% |
| 2013 | 35,248 | 12.2% |
| 2014 | 32,730 | 9.7% |
| 2015 | 35,058 | 8.0% |
| 2016 | 31,285 | 5.9% |
| 2017 | 32,076 | 4.2% |
| 2018 | 19,581 | 2.9% |
| 2019 | 11,389 | 2.5% |
Methodology & source. 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.