Kia Picanto MOT Results

Registered in 2013
72.2% pass rate
from 13,139 tests in 2021
(4.6% better than other 2013 cars)
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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Picanto is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.6% fail on Brakes (88% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake performance (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.076% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (14 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.053% fail on Parking brake performance (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Decelerometer (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (56% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (56% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (66% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0076% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0076% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0076% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.33% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.084% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.038% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.98% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.98% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.33% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Lever (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Linkage
        • 0.015% fail on Pivot (17 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.26% fail on Lever
    • 0.25% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.23% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.0076% fail on Pedal
    • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.015% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0076% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0076% fail on Valves
    • 0.015% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 5.5% fail on Suspension (26% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes (66% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.7% fail on Springs (52% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs (52% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring (52% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (93% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0076% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0076% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0076% fail on Linkage
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings (43% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers (65% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.091% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0076% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.038% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0076% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0076% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0076% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0076% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility (16% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (47% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.076% fail on View to rear
      • 0.076% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.046% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.046% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0076% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (70% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (89% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Horn (68% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.24% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Flashing type (73% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (62% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Individual direction indicators (84% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Headlamps (92% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp (92% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (50% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.061% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.061% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0076% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0076% fail on Switch
    • 0.0076% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (20% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Size/type
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (25% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (26% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.69% fail on Catalyst emissions (67% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (38% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0076% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0076% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.0076% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.053% fail on Compression ignition (91% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0076% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.091% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.084% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0076% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Seat belts (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Condition (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0076% fail on Requirements
    • 0.53% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (74% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0076% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.65% fail on Body, chassis, structure (66% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Exhaust system (67% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers (96% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Transmission (88% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Drive shafts (88% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Joints (89% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0076% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0076% fail on Joints
    • 0.076% fail on Seats
      • 0.046% fail on Passenger's seat (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.061% fail on Doors
      • 0.030% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition
      • 0.023% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.023% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0076% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0076% fail on Door condition
    • 0.030% fail on Body
      • 0.030% fail on Other body component
    • 0.015% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.015% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.21% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.18% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Track rod end (90% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0076% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0076% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.015% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0076% fail on Operation
      • 0.0076% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.015% fail on Steering play
      • 0.015% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0076% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0076% fail on Operation
    • 0.0076% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels (44% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Attachment (63% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Condition
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