MOT reliability

Kia Picanto zest

Q: Is the Kia Picanto zest reliable?

Across 599 Kia Picanto zest vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

599 vehicles · 2,199 completed MOT tests analysed

91%

MOT pass rate

Based on 599 Kia Picanto zest vehicles and 2,199 completed MOT tests, the Kia Picanto zest has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,446 miles.

599

Vehicles

2,199

MOT tests

5,192

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kia Picanto zest problem areas

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

Tyres, wheels & suspension61%
Brakes15%
Other11%
Visibility11%
Steering3%
Lamps & electrical2%
Seatbelts & equipment1%
Identification & plates1%

Kia Picanto zest pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	14	93%
3	629	93%
4	651	90%
5	641	90%
6	246	88%

Fuel types: Petrol (588), Other (11)

Most common Kia Picanto zest MOT faults

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (105 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (105 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (54 times)
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (42 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (39 times)
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (38 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (37 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (36 times)
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (33 times)
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (27 times)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (26 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (23 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (22 times)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (22 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (21 times)

Kia Picanto zest pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2021	42	139	91%	26,788
2020	538	2,042	91%	26,461

Kia Picanto zest reliability FAQ

Across 599 Kia Picanto zest vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kia Picanto zest 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).

The typical Kia Picanto zest in our data has covered around 26,446 miles.

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