Kia Venga (2016)
2016 Kia Venga
CarHunch analysed 5,716 real MOT records for the 2016 Kia Venga. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Kia Venga is more reliable than average, with an 87.9% first-time pass rate against the UK benchmark of 80%, though a quarter of these cars have recorded dangerous defects at some point—a concern worth taking seriously. Petrol versions hold a slight edge over diesel, passing at 88.4% versus 86.3%, so fuel choice matters marginally here.
These Vengas are running relatively light for their age, with a median of 28,093 miles, which explains the strong pass performance and suggests less mechanical wear than typical eight-year-old vehicles. The average of 6.5 advisories per test indicates minor maintenance niggles are common, so budget for routine fixes—get a full pre-purchase inspection and prioritise checking the suspension and brake components given the dangerous defect history.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.1 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2016 Kia Venga
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 25.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (78%) | 4,436 | 88.4% | 1.05 |
| Diesel (22%) | 1,280 | 86.3% | 1.26 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Kia Venga vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Kia Venga vehicles fall between 19,580 and 38,512 miles.
2016 Kia Venga — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 5,514 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Kia Venga
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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38%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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27.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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26.8%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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22.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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13.2%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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12.4%
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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12.2%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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