Kia Picanto vs Kia Sportage xse: 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 xse
73%
MOT pass rate · 44 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kia Picanto (77%) and Kia Sportage xse (73%) 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 xse |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 57,777 mi | 57,809 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 230,483 | 44 |
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 xse
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kia Picanto (77%) and Kia Sportage xse (73%) 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.