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Kia Picanto MOT Results

Registered in 2007
54.3% pass rate
from 3,948 tests in 2021
(7.7% worse than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Picanto is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Brakes (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 18% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 13% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 6.2% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 5.2% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 4.6% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.18% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake imbalance (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (44% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs (43% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (33% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (32% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.076% fail on Cable
        • 0.051% fail on Lever
        • 0.025% fail on Linkage
        • 0.025% fail on Pivot
    • 0.79% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.46% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.10% fail on Reservoirs (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Valves (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.28% fail on Lever
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.10% fail on Pedal
    • 0.051% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.025% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.025% fail on Servos
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (23% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps (48% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp (48% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.025% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.076% fail on Horn (74% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Direction indicators (70% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Flashing type (70% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.23% fail on Individual direction indicators (86% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.025% fail on Switch
    • 0.58% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.30% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.076% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.076% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.025% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.025% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Suspension (34% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (28% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (44% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage ball joints (56% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.73% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.56% fail on Macpherson strut (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.051% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.51% fail on Shock absorbers (51% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.23% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.20% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.025% fail on Axles
      • 0.025% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Visibility (62% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.91% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.051% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.051% fail on View to rear
      • 0.051% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (22% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission (42% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Drive shafts (39% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Joints (42% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.025% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.025% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.025% fail on Joints
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.41% fail on Doors
      • 0.20% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
      • 0.025% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.025% fail on Catch
    • 0.38% fail on Chassis (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Chassis condition (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.10% fail on Cabs (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Body
      • 0.076% fail on Other body component
    • 0.051% fail on Fuel system (85% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Pipe
      • 0.025% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.051% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.025% fail on Bracket
    • 0.025% fail on Seats
      • 0.025% fail on Driver's seat
  • 6.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (20% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (20% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Spark ignition (55% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (66% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.051% fail on Oxygen sensor (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.25% fail on Compression ignition (82% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.051% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.48% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.46% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth (28% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Steering
    • 3.1% fail on Steering linkage components (35% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end (42% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.18% fail on Steering gear (62% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack (61% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Power steering
      • 0.025% fail on Operation
      • 0.025% fail on Other components
    • 0.025% fail on Steering play
      • 0.025% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.73% fail on Prescribed areas (85% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Condition
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment
    • 0.10% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (89% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels (68% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Condition
    • 0.076% fail on Attachment (82% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.025% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.025% fail on Speedometer
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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