2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Kia Venga MOT pass rate and common faults

5,629 MOT tests in 2024. 81.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time81.3%
Failed or needed repairs18.7%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,629 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.0%
  2. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    146 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    121 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    107 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics9.7%
  2. Tyres6.0%
  3. Brakes5.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  5. Suspension1.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  7. Steering0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.7%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Kia Venga?

In 2024, 81.3% of 2016 Kia Venga cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,629 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Kia Venga?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Kia Venga reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).