MOT reliability
Kia Picato
1 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Kia Picato vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Kia Picato has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 96,684 miles.
1
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
9,207
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Picato problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Picato MOT tests:
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Other81%
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Steering19%
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Brakes14%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
Kia Picato pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Kia Picato MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Picato MOT tests:
- Front EML - light on indicating engine malfunction (2 times)
- Front Oil leak (2 times)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre (2 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) (1 times)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) (1 times)
- Offside front tyre waring on inside (1 times)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1) (1 times)
Kia Picato pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 96,684 |
Kia Picato reliability FAQ
Across 1 Kia Picato vehicles in our MOT data,
69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Picato MOT issues are:
Front EML - light on indicating engine malfunction; Front Oil leak ; Nearside Front Nail in tyre .
The typical Kia Picato in our data has covered around
96,684 miles.
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