Kia Ceed is vs Kia Picanto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kia Ceed is
88%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kia Picanto
77%
MOT pass rate · 230,483 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kia Ceed is (88%) 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 is | Kia Picanto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 88% ✓ | 77% |
| MOT failure rate | 12% ✓ | 23% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.5 | 1.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 119,360 mi | 57,777 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 230,483 |
Most common faults
Kia Ceed is
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Kia Picanto
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kia Ceed is (88%) and Kia Picanto (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kia Ceed is 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.