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Kia Picanto MOT Results

Registered in 2011
62.2% pass rate
from 11,204 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Picanto is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Brakes (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 7.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.036% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.071% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.0089% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0089% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0089% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (47% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (51% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (49% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance (63% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0089% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0089% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.59% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0089% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0089% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0089% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (19% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (34% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (35% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.94% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.93% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0089% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.25% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Cable
        • 0.018% fail on Pivot (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0089% fail on Rod
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Electronic stability control (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0089% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.28% fail on Lever
    • 0.23% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.045% fail on Pedal
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.027% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0089% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0089% fail on Valves
    • 0.045% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.018% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
    • 0.0089% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0089% fail on Leaks
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 4.4% fail on Suspension arms (19% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint (44% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0089% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.4% fail on Springs
      • 4.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.4% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (47% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint dust cover (77% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage ball joints (52% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Ball joint (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0089% fail on Linkage
    • 0.33% fail on Other suspension component (73% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint (84% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0089% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings (43% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers (78% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0089% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0089% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 8.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp (21% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (17% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (17% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (51% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (50% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.018% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.83% fail on Direction indicators (53% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Flashing type (53% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.24% fail on Individual direction indicators (77% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.32% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.28% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Horn (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0089% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0089% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.29% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (37% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp (37% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp (36% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.098% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.089% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0089% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.054% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.054% fail on Switch
    • 0.018% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.018% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility (35% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers (76% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.054% fail on View to rear
      • 0.054% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.045% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.027% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.027% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth (14% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.045% fail on Size/type (70% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 4.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (55% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Transmission (97% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Drive shafts (99% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Joints (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0089% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.071% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.071% fail on Joints
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system (77% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.080% fail on Body
      • 0.062% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0089% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0089% fail on Panel
    • 0.071% fail on Doors
      • 0.062% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.062% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0089% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0089% fail on Door condition
    • 0.054% fail on Seats
      • 0.045% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0089% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.036% fail on Fuel system (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Hose
      • 0.0089% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0089% fail on System
    • 0.018% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.018% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0089% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0089% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0089% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0089% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0089% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0089% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (18% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (17% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition (75% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (43% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested (65% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0089% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.098% fail on Compression ignition (88% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0089% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0089% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.0089% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.23% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks (89% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0089% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (55% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Seat belts (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.018% fail on Airbags
      • 0.018% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.63% fail on Steering (66% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Track rod end (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.28% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.28% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.027% fail on Power steering
      • 0.018% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.0089% fail on Other components
    • 0.0089% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0089% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels (66% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Condition
    • 0.062% fail on Attachment (80% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.018% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.018% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review

  • Kia Picanto (2011 - 2017)
    Great value. High quality, neatly designed interior. Good to drive.
  • 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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