Kia Cerato zapp vs Kia Picanto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kia Cerato zapp
75%
MOT pass rate · 13 vehicles
Kia Picanto
77%
MOT pass rate · 230,483 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kia Cerato zapp (75%) 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 Cerato zapp | Kia Picanto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 23% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 115,853 mi | 57,777 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 13 | 230,483 |
Most common faults
Kia Cerato zapp
No fault breakdown available.
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 Cerato zapp (75%) and Kia Picanto (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kia Cerato zapp 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.