MOT reliability
Kia Picanto sr7
67 vehicles · 283 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 67 Kia Picanto sr7 vehicles and 283 completed MOT tests, the Kia Picanto sr7 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 58,773 miles.
67
Vehicles
283
MOT tests
5,853
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Picanto sr7 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Picanto sr7 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension40%
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Other23%
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Visibility20%
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Steering9%
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Brakes9%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
Kia Picanto sr7 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 60% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 60% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (39), Other (28)
Most common Kia Picanto sr7 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Picanto sr7 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- front brake discs lipped (1 times)
- front brake pads low (1 times)
- nearside front tyre slightly perished on tread (1 times)
- offside front tyre wearing on inner tread (1 times)
- Front Windscreen washer not working NO SCREEN-WASH (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to O/S (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive timing chain cover/sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Kia Picanto sr7 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 19 | 79% | 59,228 |
| 2015 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 86,411 |
Kia Picanto sr7 reliability FAQ
Across 67 Kia Picanto sr7 vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Picanto sr7 MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)).
The typical Kia Picanto sr7 in our data has covered around
58,773 miles.
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