Kia K2700 ii vs Kia Picanto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kia K2700 ii
60%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kia Picanto
77%
MOT pass rate · 230,483 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kia K2700 ii (60%) 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 K2700 ii | Kia Picanto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 60% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 40% | 23% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 4.8 | 1.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 65,798 mi | 57,777 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 230,483 |
Most common faults
Kia K2700 ii
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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 K2700 ii (60%) and Kia Picanto (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kia K2700 ii 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.