KIA PICANTO MOT pass rate
77.1% of 259,244 KIA PICANTO MOT tests pass.
At 77.1%, The PICANTO passes slightly less often than the average across all KIA models (80.1%).
At 77.1%, The KIA PICANTO passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the KIA PICANTO tested at 0–3 years pass 92.8% of the time, compared with just 58.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.8% | 14,513 | 16,300 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.4% | 59,486 | 24,563 miles |
| 6–10 years | 81.6% | 72,289 | 41,114 miles |
| 10–15 years | 67.3% | 85,864 | 62,401 miles |
| 15+ years | 58.4% | 27,092 | 72,601 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the KIA PICANTO
The most common reason the KIA PICANTO fails its MOT is brakes — present in 53.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 53.9% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 34.9% | Not working |
| Suspension | 27.9% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 25.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 22.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.2% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.2% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Steering | 4.8% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.7% | Inscription illegible |
Related KIA models
- KIA SPORTAGE — 82.0% pass rate
- KIA CEED — 74.4% pass rate
- KIA RIO — 75.6% pass rate
- KIA NIRO — 91.4% pass rate
- KIA VENGA — 79.3% pass rate
- KIA SORENTO — 76.9% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the KIA PICANTO?
- 77.1% of KIA PICANTO MOT tests pass, based on 259,244 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the KIA PICANTO?
- The most common reason the KIA PICANTO fails its MOT is brakes — present in 53.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
- Does this show the KIA PICANTO's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the KIA service history guide for how to check and keep one.