Kia Picanto vs Kia Pride lx: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kia Picanto
77%
MOT pass rate · 230,483 vehicles
More reliable
Kia Pride lx
60%
MOT pass rate · 10,144 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kia Picanto is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 60%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Kia Picanto | Kia Pride lx |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 60% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 40% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 2.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 57,777 mi | 84,109 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 230,483 | 10,144 |
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 Pride lx
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Kia Picanto is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 60%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.