KIA PICANTO MOT Pass Rate
75.2% of 59,907 KIA PICANTO MOT tests pass.
At 75.2%, The PICANTO passes slightly less often than the average across all KIA models (78.7%).
At 75.2%, The KIA PICANTO passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the KIA PICANTO tested at 0–3 years pass 94.2% of the time, compared with just 58.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.2% | 1,703 | 16,863 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.3% | 11,286 | 24,381 miles |
| 6–10 years | 81.3% | 16,721 | 41,726 miles |
| 10–15 years | 67.1% | 21,639 | 63,116 miles |
| 15+ years | 58.9% | 8,558 | 71,905 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the KIA PICANTO
The most common reason the KIA PICANTO fails its MOT is brakes — present in 56.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "efficiency below requirements".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 56.6% | efficiency below requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 35.4% | not working |
| Suspension | 30.9% | ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 24.9% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 20.3% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.6% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.5% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 5.2% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.8% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.7% | inscription illegible |
Related KIA models
- KIA SPORTAGE — 79.4% pass rate
- KIA CEED — 71.2% pass rate
- KIA RIO — 74.0% pass rate
- KIA NIRO — 91.0% pass rate
- KIA VENGA — 77.3% pass rate
- KIA SORENTO — 72.6% pass rate