MOT reliability

Kia Picanto red

Q: Is the Kia Picanto red reliable?

Across 13 Kia Picanto red vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Kia Picanto red in our data has covered around 90,734 miles.

13 vehicles · 120 completed MOT tests analysed

81%

MOT pass rate

Based on 13 Kia Picanto red vehicles and 120 completed MOT tests, the Kia Picanto red has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 90,734 miles.

Vehicles

120

MOT tests

4,839

Avg miles / year

0.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kia Picanto red problem areas

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

Other42%
Tyres, wheels & suspension23%
Lamps & electrical15%
Steering8%
Brakes8%
Visibility8%
Body & structure4%

Kia Picanto red pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	1	100%
4	1	100%
5	1	100%
6	1	100%
7	1	100%
8	1	100%
9	2	50%
10	1	100%
11	2	50%
12	1	100%
13	1	100%
14	2	50%
15	1	100%
16	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (7), Other (6)

Most common Kia Picanto red MOT faults

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

Load area full preventing full inspection. (2 times)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED AND CRACKED - 2011 - 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (1 times)
slight play in front suspension top mounts (1 times)
Centre exhaust support broken (1 times)
High level stop lamp not working (1 times)
Nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge (1 times)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b) (1 times)
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working A GLB-921 BULB WAS FITTED (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Exhaust system insecure MIDDLE CLAMP WAS INSECURE (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)

Kia Picanto red pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2009	1	18	78%	68,220

Kia Picanto red reliability FAQ

Across 13 Kia Picanto red vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kia Picanto red MOT issues are: Load area full preventing full inspection.; Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED AND CRACKED - 2011 - 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).

The typical Kia Picanto red in our data has covered around 90,734 miles.

Compare the Kia Picanto red

See how the Kia Picanto red stacks up against other Kia models on MOT reliability:

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