Kia Picanto vs Kia Soul burner crdi: 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 Soul burner crdi
65%
MOT pass rate · 8 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kia Picanto (77%) and Kia Soul burner crdi (65%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kia Picanto | Kia Soul burner crdi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 65% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 35% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 57,777 mi | 137,073 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 230,483 | 8 |
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 Soul burner crdi
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded engine bay
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Engine area
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kia Picanto (77%) and Kia Soul burner crdi (65%) 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.