KIA PICANTO X-LINE MOT pass rate
92.2% of 1,863 KIA PICANTO X-LINE MOT tests pass.
The PICANTO X-LINE passes its MOT 92.2% of the time — well above the average across all KIA models, which sits at 80.1%.
The KIA PICANTO X-LINE passes its MOT 92.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 91.6% at 0–3 years versus 92.5% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.6% | 605 | 12,582 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.5% | 1,258 | 17,995 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the KIA PICANTO X-LINE
The most common reason the KIA PICANTO X-LINE fails its MOT is tyres — present in 54.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 54.3% | Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Visibility | 40.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.1% | Too high |
| Brakes | 3.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.5% | Insecure |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.0% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 1.0% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.0% | Buckle missing |
| Suspension | 1.0% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Steering | 0.5% | Ball joint has excessive play |
Related KIA models
- KIA SPORTAGE — 82.0% pass rate
- KIA PICANTO — 77.1% 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
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the KIA PICANTO X-LINE?
- 92.2% of KIA PICANTO X-LINE MOT tests pass, based on 1,863 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the KIA PICANTO X-LINE?
- The most common reason the KIA PICANTO X-LINE fails its MOT is tyres — present in 54.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure".
- Does this show the KIA PICANTO X-LINE'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.