Kia Picanto MOT Results

Registered in 2004
51.6% pass rate
from 3,166 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Picanto is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Brakes (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 16% fail on Brake performance (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 5.9% fail on Service brake performance (99% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance (94% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.7% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 4.3% fail on Parking brake performance (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.095% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.063% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.063% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.44% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (30% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Brake discs (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.47% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Cable
        • 0.22% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Linkage
    • 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (45% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.54% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.54% fail on Lever
    • 0.44% fail on Hydraulic systems (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Brake fluid (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.032% fail on Servos
      • 0.032% fail on Valves
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 14% fail on Suspension (18% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Suspension arms (20% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (25% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.92% fail on Linkage ball joints (44% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.063% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.063% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage
    • 3.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (61% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.095% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.73% fail on Wheel bearings (51% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.063% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.19% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Mounting
      • 0.063% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.19% fail on Shock absorbers (78% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Axles
      • 0.063% fail on Axle
      • 0.063% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.032% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.95% fail on Battery(ies) (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.063% fail on Horn (81% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (43% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp (42% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp (42% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Switch (15 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Direction indicators (89% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Flashing type (89% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Individual direction indicators (96% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.095% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.063% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.063% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (44% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (39% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 9.7% fail on Spark ignition (61% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.032% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.032% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.44% fail on Compression ignition (66% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.095% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.095% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.095% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Engine oil leaks (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.063% fail on Other leaks
  • 9.8% fail on Visibility (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers
    • 4.5% fail on Washers (25% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.095% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.063% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.063% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust system (37% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission (33% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Drive shafts (34% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Joints (33% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.44% fail on Chassis
      • 0.44% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.25% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Panel
      • 0.063% fail on Other body component
      • 0.032% fail on Body condition
    • 0.25% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.063% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.063% fail on Door condition
      • 0.032% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.032% fail on Door condition
    • 0.19% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.095% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.032% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.063% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.063% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.063% fail on Cabs
      • 0.063% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.032% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.032% fail on Pipe
    • 0.032% fail on Floor
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (38% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 4.8% fail on Steering
    • 4.5% fail on Steering linkage components (37% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Track rod end (41% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.032% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.032% fail on Other components
        • 0.032% fail on Steering component
      • 0.032% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.22% fail on Power steering
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
      • 0.063% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.063% fail on Other components
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack (85% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Operation
    • 0.032% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (48% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.73% fail on Condition
      • 0.66% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment
      • 0.032% fail on Requirements
      • 0.032% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.095% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (94% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Airbags
      • 0.032% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.88% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.88% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
  • 0.032% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.032% 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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