MOT reliability
Kia Picanto strike
122 vehicles · 714 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 122 Kia Picanto strike vehicles and 714 completed MOT tests, the Kia Picanto strike has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 68,498 miles.
122
Vehicles
714
MOT tests
4,435
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Picanto strike problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Picanto strike MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension38%
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Other28%
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Lamps & electrical16%
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Visibility7%
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Body & structure6%
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Steering4%
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Brakes4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
Kia Picanto strike pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 7 | 57% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Other (64), Petrol (58)
Most common Kia Picanto strike MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Picanto strike MOT tests:
- Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK TOP MOUNT HAS SLIGHT AMOUNT OF PLAY . (2 times)
- Offside Front TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED - 165/60R14 (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working NOT THE BULB (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Passanger front airbag is switched of (1 times)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) (1 times)
- Center exhaust bracket broken exhaust still secure (1 times)
Kia Picanto strike pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | 51 | 73% | 53,839 |
| 2009 | 2 | 6 | 67% | 21,972 |
Kia Picanto strike reliability FAQ
Across 122 Kia Picanto strike vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Picanto strike MOT issues are:
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)); Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
The typical Kia Picanto strike in our data has covered around
68,498 miles.
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