Kia Picanto vs Kia Picanto ls: 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 ls
71%
MOT pass rate · 31 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kia Picanto (77%) and Kia Picanto ls (71%) 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 ls |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 57,777 mi | 108,234 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 230,483 | 31 |
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 ls
- Non obligatory mirror damaged
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nail in nearside front tyre
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- rear wiper arm/blade missing
- top missing off expansion bottle
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kia Picanto (77%) and Kia Picanto ls (71%) 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.