Kia Picanto MOT Results

Registered in 2016
81.8% pass rate
from 12,654 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Picanto is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.9% fail on Visibility (50% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers (70% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.024% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.024% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.024% fail on View to rear
      • 0.024% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0079% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.9% fail on Suspension (87% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Springs (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Coil springs (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Coil spring (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Mounting (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.10% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.063% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0079% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.063% fail on Anti-roll bars (69% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.047% fail on Shock absorbers (66% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0079% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0079% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0079% fail on Ball joint
  • 3.7% fail on Brakes (33% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance (200% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0079% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.99% fail on Parking brake performance (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.055% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.032% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (15 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0079% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0079% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.032% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (19% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (33% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (33% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.45% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.45% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Lever (13 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Cable (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0079% fail on Pivot
    • 0.19% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.079% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.055% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.055% fail on Lever
    • 0.047% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.040% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.0079% fail on Pedal
    • 0.032% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0079% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.0079% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0079% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0079% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0079% fail on Other braking system component
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.063% fail on Size/type
  • 2.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (39% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.016% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.26% fail on Stop lamp (59% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Headlamps (85% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Headlamp (85% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.11% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.087% fail on Battery(ies) (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Horn
      • 0.0079% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.055% fail on Direction indicators (85% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Flashing type (85% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.055% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (84% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (83% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0079% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0079% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0079% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0079% fail on Switch
  • 0.27% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (68% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Exhaust emissions (69% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Spark ignition (46% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (43% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Catalyst emissions (68% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.016% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.20% fail on Steering
    • 0.17% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.13% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Drag link end (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Steering play
      • 0.016% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0079% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0079% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (65% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Bumpers (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Drive shafts (76% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Joints (76% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Exhaust system (90% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Doors
      • 0.0079% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0079% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0079% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0079% fail on Door condition
    • 0.016% fail on Seats
      • 0.016% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0079% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0079% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0079% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0079% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 0.13% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.13% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.063% fail on Attachment
    • 0.055% fail on Condition
  • 0.10% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (64% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.071% fail on Condition
      • 0.0079% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0079% fail on Attachment
    • 0.024% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2016 cars)
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