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Kia Ceed crdi vs Kia Picanto: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Kia Ceed crdi
76%
MOT pass rate · 20 vehicles
Kia Picanto
77%
MOT pass rate · 230,483 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kia Ceed crdi (76%) and Kia Picanto (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Kia Ceed crdi Kia Picanto
MOT pass rate 76% 77% ✓
MOT failure rate 24% 23% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 ✓ 1.7
Dangerous-fault share 4% 3% ✓
Average mileage 92,707 mi 57,777 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 20 230,483

Most common faults

Kia Ceed crdi

  1. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Kia Picanto

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Kia Ceed crdi (76%) and Kia Picanto (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kia Ceed crdi report Full Kia Picanto report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.