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MOT reliability

Kia Picanto shadow isg

1,073 vehicles · 1,705 completed MOT tests analysed
94%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,073 Kia Picanto shadow isg vehicles and 1,705 completed MOT tests, the Kia Picanto shadow isg has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,890 miles.

1,073
Vehicles
1,705
MOT tests
5,353
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Kia Picanto shadow isg problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kia Picanto shadow isg MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension63%
  • Visibility17%
  • Other12%
  • Brakes8%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Steering1%

Kia Picanto shadow isg pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12100%
27393%
31,09494%
452493%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,073)

Most common Kia Picanto shadow isg MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (67 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (60 times)
  3. Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (30 times)
  4. Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (29 times)
  5. Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (22 times)
  6. Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (14 times)
  7. Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (10 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (9 times)
  9. Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (9 times)
  10. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (9 times)
  11. Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (8 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (8 times)
  13. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (8 times)
  14. Offside Rear Nail in tyre (7 times)
  15. Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (7 times)

Kia Picanto shadow isg pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2023 190 204 94% 15,502
2022 838 1,489 94% 19,506

Kia Picanto shadow isg reliability FAQ

Across 1,073 Kia Picanto shadow isg vehicles in our MOT data, 94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kia Picanto shadow isg MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)).

The typical Kia Picanto shadow isg in our data has covered around 18,890 miles.

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