Kia Picanto MOT Results

Registered in 2014
77.7% pass rate
from 14,701 tests in 2021
(7.1% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Picanto is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.8% fail on Brakes (83% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.082% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Plate brake tester (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.034% fail on Parking brake performance (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.034% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (69% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (71% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (79% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0068% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.27% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance (73% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.068% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0068% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.095% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.00% fail on Brake discs and drums (28% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.00% fail on Brake discs (29% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Lever (13 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Cable (200% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Linkage (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0068% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.76% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.17% fail on Lever
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.12% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.082% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.041% fail on Pedal
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (46% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.048% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0068% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.034% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0068% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0068% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.0068% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0068% fail on Other components
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility (26% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers (61% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.034% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.034% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.034% fail on View to rear
      • 0.034% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.020% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0068% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres (12% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth (16% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (48% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (16% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (80% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.27% fail on Headlamps (84% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.20% fail on Direction indicators (63% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Flashing type (63% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (50% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Individual direction indicators (88% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Horn (89% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0068% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.16% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (58% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.014% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0068% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0068% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 2.4% fail on Suspension (48% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (32% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes (50% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint (54% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.94% fail on Springs (57% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Coil springs (57% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Coil spring (57% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Anti-roll bars (50% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.048% fail on Linkage ball joints (72% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0068% fail on Linkage
    • 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.088% fail on Shock absorbers (71% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0068% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.027% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.014% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0068% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0068% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Seat belts (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Requirements
    • 0.0068% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0068% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.96% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (35% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Exhaust emissions (36% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.56% fail on Catalyst emissions (79% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (32% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.014% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.014% fail on Compression ignition (98% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0068% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.0068% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.068% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.054% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0068% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0068% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.0068% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0068% fail on Undertray
  • 0.36% fail on Body, chassis, structure (75% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Exhaust system (62% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.041% fail on Transmission (94% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Drive shafts (94% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Joints (95% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.041% fail on Doors
      • 0.027% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
      • 0.014% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
    • 0.014% fail on Fuel system (84% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (79% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Body
      • 0.014% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0068% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0068% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.0068% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0068% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0068% fail on Seats
      • 0.0068% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment (48% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Condition
  • 0.19% fail on Steering (76% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Track rod end (85% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0068% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0068% fail on Other components
        • 0.0068% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.014% fail on Steering play
      • 0.014% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.014% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0068% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0068% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0068% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0068% fail on Other components
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle (50% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates (50% better than other 2014 cars)
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