Kia Picanto vs Kia Sportage first edition: 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 Sportage first edition
86%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kia Picanto (77%) and Kia Sportage first edition (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kia Picanto | Kia Sportage first edition |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 23% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 57,777 mi | 114,803 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 230,483 | 7 |
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 Sportage first edition
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kia Picanto (77%) and Kia Sportage first edition (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kia Picanto report Full Kia Sportage first edition 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.