Kia Picanto MOT pass rate
In 2023, the Kia Picanto passed 71.2% of its first MOT tests, from 176,686 tests in Great Britain. That is 0.2 points below the 71.4% average for all cars, taxis and light vans.
Most common Kia Picanto MOT failures
The area that failed most often was brakes, affecting 10.2% of tests. The red line shows the average for all cars.
- Brakes 10.2% vs 6.8%
- Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 9.1% vs 11.3%
- Suspension 7.0% vs 8.9%
- Tyres 6.4% vs 6.3%
- Visibility 6.4% vs 4.8%
- Body, chassis, structure 3.4% vs 3.4%
- Noise, emissions and leaks 3.0% vs 3.1%
- Steering 1.2% vs 1.8%
- Rbt (sp) 4.4% vs 1.4%
- Tyres: condition 4.1% vs 3.7%
- Position lamp 3.7% vs 2.8%
- Wipers 3.5% vs 2.2%
- Washers 2.9% vs 2.5%
- Service brake performance 2.4% vs 1.5%
- Parking brake performance 2.2% vs 0.5%
- Tread depth 2.2% vs 2.6%
Top reasons for failure
| Reason for failure | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Rbt (sp): Efficiency below requirements | 3.6% |
| Position lamp: Not working | 3.6% |
| Wipers: Does not clear the windscreen effectively | 3.4% |
| Parking brake performance: Inoperative on one side | 2.2% |
| Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | 2.1% |
| Washers: Provides insufficient washer liquid | 1.9% |
| Coil spring: Fractured or broken | 1.7% |
| Rigid brake pipes: Excessively corroded | 1.7% |
| Ball joint excessively worn | 1.5% |
| Tyres: condition: Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 1.3% |
Kia Picanto pass rate by age
The pass rate changes with age: 86.6% for cars aged 3 to 5 years and 51.8% for those aged 15 years or more. Older cars usually fail more often because parts like suspension, brakes and exhausts wear with time and mileage.
- 3 to 5 years 86.6% vs 71.4%
- 6 to 9 years 78.0% vs 71.4%
- 10 to 14 years 61.0% vs 71.4%
- 15 years or more 51.8% vs 71.4%
Most common Kia Picanto advisories
Advisories do not fail the test, but they often become failures by the next MOT. These were noted most often:
- Tyres: condition 14.5%
- Tread depth 14.3%
- Brake discs 8.7%
- Rigid brake pipes 8.5%
- Brake pads 5.7%
- Service brake performance 4.5%
- Vehicle 4.0%
- Pins and bushes 4.0%
See MOT advisories explained for what to do about them.
How we worked this out
These figures come from DVSA's anonymised MOT testing data for 2023, covering every class 4 MOT test in Great Britain (cars, taxis and light vans). We count normal tests only, not retests. A test counts as a first-time pass if the vehicle passed without any repairs. Tests where defects were fixed at the test centre within an hour (PRS) count as fails, in line with DVSA's own statistics. Failure areas show the share of tests with at least one failure in that area, so the figures add up to more than the fail rate.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Picanto?
In 2023, 71.2% of Kia Picanto MOT tests were passed first time, from 176,686 tests in Great Britain. The average for all cars, taxis and light vans was 71.4%.
What is the most common MOT failure on the Kia Picanto?
The most common failure area was brakes, which caused 10.2% of tests to fail. Next came lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (9.1%) and suspension (7.0%).
Is the Kia Picanto reliable at its MOT?
Its first-time pass rate of 71.2% is 0.2 points below the average and ranks 49 of the 100 most-tested models. Age and mileage matter more than the model, so always check the history of the car you are buying.
How do I check a Kia Picanto's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free MOT history check. You will see every test, the mileage at each test and all failures and advisories.