Kia Picanto MOT Results

Registered in 2008
57.6% pass rate
from 3,862 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Picanto is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Brakes (57% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance (62% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (63% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance (57% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake imbalance (89% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 3.5% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (96% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Brake discs and drums (38% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Brake discs (38% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Brake linings and pads (70% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Brake pads (70% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.70% fail on Lever (78% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.39% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.052% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.052% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.052% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.052% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.026% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.026% fail on Leaks
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (12% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps (35% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (35% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.052% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.80% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.78% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Horn
    • 0.65% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Switch (41 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Direction indicators (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Flashing type (72% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.078% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.078% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.026% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 9.5% fail on Suspension (40% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (40% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Pins and bushes (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.91% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.052% fail on Linkage
      • 0.026% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.91% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.83% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.052% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.57% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers (64% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.078% fail on Springs (99% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.026% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.026% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.052% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.026% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame
  • 8.2% fail on Visibility (31% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.10% fail on View to rear
      • 0.10% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (22% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust system (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (58% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (58% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Doors
      • 0.26% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
      • 0.10% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
    • 0.31% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.31% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.078% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.052% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.10% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.078% fail on Chassis
      • 0.078% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.052% fail on Fuel system (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Hose
      • 0.026% fail on Pipe
    • 0.052% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.052% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.026% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.026% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.026% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Bracket
    • 0.026% fail on Body
      • 0.026% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.026% fail on Cabs
      • 0.026% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 7.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (33% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Spark ignition (86% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (49% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.026% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.026% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.34% fail on Compression ignition (79% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.052% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.026% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.83% fail on Fluid leaks (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Engine oil leaks (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Condition
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.34% fail on Size/type
  • 4.6% fail on Steering (69% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Steering linkage components (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Track rod end (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.078% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.34% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.34% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.10% fail on Power steering
      • 0.078% fail on Operation
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
  • 0.57% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (63% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.36% fail on Condition
      • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.052% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (93% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment (74% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Condition
  • 0.052% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.026% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.026% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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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