Kia Ceed vs Kia Picanto 1.25 ex auto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kia Ceed
76%
MOT pass rate · 147,722 vehicles
Kia Picanto 1.25 ex auto
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kia Ceed (76%) and Kia Picanto 1.25 ex auto (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kia Ceed | Kia Picanto 1.25 ex auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 90,545 mi | 74,526 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 147,722 | 1 |
Most common faults
Kia Ceed
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Kia Picanto 1.25 ex auto
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kia Ceed (76%) and Kia Picanto 1.25 ex auto (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kia Ceed report Full Kia Picanto 1.25 ex auto 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.