2016 Kia Venga · 18,839 MOT tests
2016 Kia Venga reliability
2016 Kia Vengas fail 16.1% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 10 Venga years (18,839 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Vengas: 26%)
- 16.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Vengas: 26%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 34,990
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,839
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 6.4% of tests fail here (45% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Kia Venga
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.4%
- Tyres5%
- Brakes3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Suspension0.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 1.93%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 1.66%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.6%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.48%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.28%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.01%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.75%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.2%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.63%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.52%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.43%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.9%)
Is a 2016 Kia Venga reliable?
2016 Kia Vengas fail 16.1% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 10 Venga years (18,839 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Kia Venga MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (1.93% of tests), stop lamp not working (1.66% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Kia Venga have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Kia Venga shows 34,990 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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