MOT reliability
Kia Picanto 2
5,213 vehicles · 1,216 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5,213 Kia Picanto 2 vehicles and 1,216 completed MOT tests, the Kia Picanto 2 has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 45,607 miles.
5,213
Vehicles
1,216
MOT tests
5,416
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Picanto 2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Picanto 2 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
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Other30%
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Visibility13%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Brakes3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Identification & plates1%
Kia Picanto 2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 4 | 50% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5,019), Other (194)
Most common Kia Picanto 2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Picanto 2 MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Rear seat folded down (2 times)
- Rear tyres splitting .. advise to replace (2 times)
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) (2 times)
- 165/60R14 (2 times)
- REQUIRES ALIGNMENT (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b)) (2 times)
Kia Picanto 2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 23 | 57% | 63,330 |
| 2010 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 127,304 |
Kia Picanto 2 reliability FAQ
Across 5,213 Kia Picanto 2 vehicles in our MOT data,
90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Picanto 2 MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2).
The typical Kia Picanto 2 in our data has covered around
45,607 miles.
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