Kia Picanto MOT Results

Registered in 2017
87.2% pass rate
from 13,352 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Picanto is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.3% fail on Visibility (44% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers (44% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (56% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on View to rear
      • 0.037% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.5% fail on Tyres (27% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.84% fail on Tread depth (46% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Brakes (19% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Brake performance (90% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Parking brake performance (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.030% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.052% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.060% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.060% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.030% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.51% fail on Mechanical brake components (65% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Brake linings and pads (67% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Brake pads (67% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake discs and drums (67% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Brake discs (67% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0075% fail on Lever
    • 0.18% fail on Rigid brake pipes (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.037% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.030% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.022% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0075% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.015% fail on Parking brake control (81% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Lever
    • 0.0075% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 1.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (20% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.015% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.17% fail on Stop lamp (48% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Headlamps (79% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Headlamp (86% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.097% fail on Reversing lamps (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Reversing lamps (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.090% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.090% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.075% fail on Direction indicators (69% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Flashing type (69% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Side repeaters (67% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.045% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (78% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.045% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0075% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0075% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.0075% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 1.3% fail on Suspension (42% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Springs (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Coil springs (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Coil spring (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0075% fail on Mounting
    • 0.37% fail on Suspension arms (63% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.067% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.037% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.022% fail on Anti-roll bars (83% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.0075% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.015% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0075% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0075% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 0.79% fail on Body, chassis, structure (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Fuel system (22 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Pipe (98 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Hose (48 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.037% fail on Transmission
      • 0.037% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.037% fail on Joints
    • 0.022% fail on Doors
      • 0.022% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0075% fail on Catch
    • 0.015% fail on Body
      • 0.015% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0075% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0075% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0075% fail on Exhaust system
  • 0.52% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment
    • 0.022% fail on Airbags (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Drivers airbag (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.23% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (58% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Exhaust emissions (59% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.10% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.097% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.015% fail on Non catalyst emissions (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.0075% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.015% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.045% fail on Road Wheels (72% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Attachment (71% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Condition
  • 0.015% fail on Steering (90% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Track rod end (84% better than other 2017 cars)
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