MOT reliability
Kia Picanto gs
225 vehicles · 796 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 225 Kia Picanto gs vehicles and 796 completed MOT tests, the Kia Picanto gs has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 81,907 miles.
225
Vehicles
796
MOT tests
5,046
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Picanto gs problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Picanto gs MOT tests:
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Other115%
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Brakes6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Steering5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Visibility1%
Kia Picanto gs pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 19 | 79% |
| 4 | 17 | 82% |
| 5 | 21 | 67% |
| 6 | 18 | 61% |
| 7 | 19 | 58% |
| 8 | 13 | 77% |
| 9 | 7 | 57% |
| 10 | 6 | 50% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Other (115), Petrol (110)
Most common Kia Picanto gs MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Picanto gs MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (8 times)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) (8 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (5 times)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (5 times)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (4 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
Kia Picanto gs pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 46,144 |
| 2007 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 170,520 |
| 2006 | 5 | 49 | 67% | 104,201 |
| 2005 | 6 | 36 | 67% | 61,873 |
| 2004 | 3 | 26 | 65% | 72,529 |
Kia Picanto gs reliability FAQ
Across 225 Kia Picanto gs vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Picanto gs MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c).
The typical Kia Picanto gs in our data has covered around
81,907 miles.
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