MOT reliability

Kia Picanto lx

Q: Is the Kia Picanto lx reliable?

Across 310 Kia Picanto lx vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kia Picanto lx?

The typical Kia Picanto lx in our data has covered around 82,139 miles.

310 vehicles · 896 completed MOT tests analysed

73%

MOT pass rate

Based on 310 Kia Picanto lx vehicles and 896 completed MOT tests, the Kia Picanto lx has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 82,139 miles.

310

Vehicles

896

MOT tests

6,565

Avg miles / year

0.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kia Picanto lx problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kia Picanto lx MOT tests:

Other90%
Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
Brakes11%
Lamps & electrical8%
Emissions & nuisance7%
Steering3%
Visibility2%
Body & structure1%

Kia Picanto lx pass rate by age

How the Kia Picanto lx's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	2	100%
3	44	84%
4	42	83%
5	42	81%
6	45	67%
7	36	69%
8	30	70%
9	13	92%
10	7	86%
11	9	78%
12	11	64%
13	10	60%
14	8	62%
15	6	83%
16	8	62%
17	7	71%
18	7	71%
19	9	56%
20	5	80%

Fuel types: Petrol (180), Other (130)

Most common Kia Picanto lx MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Picanto lx MOT tests:

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (28 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (25 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (12 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (9 times)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (8 times)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (7 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (7 times)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) (6 times)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (6 times)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON ? (6 times)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (5 times)
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (5 times)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (5 times)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (4 times)

Kia Picanto lx pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2006	13	141	70%	62,911
2005	14	90	79%	66,003
2004	13	112	79%	52,323

Kia Picanto lx reliability FAQ

Across 310 Kia Picanto lx vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kia Picanto lx MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1).

The typical Kia Picanto lx in our data has covered around 82,139 miles.

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