Kia Picanto vs Kia Picanto graphite: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kia Picanto
77%
MOT pass rate · 230,483 vehicles
Kia Picanto graphite
79%
MOT pass rate · 12 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kia Picanto (77%) and Kia Picanto graphite (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kia Picanto | Kia Picanto graphite |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% | 79% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 23% | 21% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 57,777 mi | 62,020 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 230,483 | 12 |
Most common faults
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)
Kia Picanto graphite
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- offside rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall
- All suspension parts have some corrosion
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kia Picanto (77%) and Kia Picanto graphite (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.