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Kia Picanto MOT Results

Registered in 2005
51.6% pass rate
from 5,797 tests in 2021
(8.2% worse than other 2005 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Picanto is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Brakes (73% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 18% fail on Brake performance (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.086% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
      • 5.2% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 4.5% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.47% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.052% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.16% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.052% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.052% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.052% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums (57% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs (59% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.22% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.10% fail on Lever
        • 0.052% fail on Cable
        • 0.035% fail on Linkage
        • 0.017% fail on Rod
        • 0.017% fail on Pivot
    • 2.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (47% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (78% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.53% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.52% fail on Lever
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal
    • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Reservoirs (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.052% fail on Flexible brake hoses (84% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
  • 14% fail on Suspension (22% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Suspension arms (22% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint (32% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Pins and bushes (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (30% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.069% fail on Pins and bushes (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Linkage (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.76% fail on Wheel bearings (47% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.41% fail on Springs (91% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Coil spring (93% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.31% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.086% fail on Axles
      • 0.052% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.035% fail on Axle
    • 0.069% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.035% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (49% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (19% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (50% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (62% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment (58% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Battery(ies) (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Horn
      • 0.052% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.83% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.83% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.035% fail on Switch (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Direction indicators (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Flashing type (69% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.16% fail on Individual direction indicators (91% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.26% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 11% fail on Visibility (46% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Wipers (61% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Washers (33% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.017% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.086% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.086% fail on Windscreen
  • 9.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (34% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (34% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Spark ignition (63% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested (92% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.48% fail on Compression ignition (65% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.052% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.64% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.59% fail on Engine oil leaks (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 8.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust system (43% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Transmission (30% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts (30% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Joints (30% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.16% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.035% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.017% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.40% fail on Chassis
      • 0.40% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.14% fail on Doors (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.035% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.035% fail on Door condition
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.10% fail on Body
      • 0.10% fail on Other body component
    • 0.052% fail on Fuel system (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (86% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Pipe
    • 0.052% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.052% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.052% fail on Seats
      • 0.035% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.052% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.035% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.017% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.035% fail on Cabs
      • 0.035% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.017% fail on Floor
    • 0.017% fail on Undertray
  • 6.8% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Condition (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Steering
    • 4.0% fail on Steering linkage components (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Track rod end (51% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.22% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
      • 0.069% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Operation
    • 0.035% fail on Steering play
      • 0.035% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (31% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.85% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.81% fail on Condition (47% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Requirements
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment
    • 0.29% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels (65% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Condition
    • 0.086% fail on Attachment (78% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.017% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.017% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.017% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.017% fail on Anchorages
Read the Honest John Review

  • Kia Picanto (2004 - 2011)
    Great value small car that is cheap to buy and run. Seven-year warranty on all new models from January 2010. Good rear passenger room. Much improved interior on facelifted cars from 2007.

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