Kia Picanto MOT Results
Registered in 201580.9% pass rate
from 13,770 tests in 2021
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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Picanto is unusually good or bad.
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5.9% fail on
Visibility
(50% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Wipers (81% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Washers
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0.044% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.044% fail on Windscreen
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0.022% fail on
View to rear
- 0.022% fail on Mirrors
- 0.015% fail on Bonnet
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5.1% fail on
Brakes
(45% worse than other 2015 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Brake performance
(190% worse than other 2015 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0073% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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1.6% fail on
Parking brake performance
(8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Rbt
(8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.029% fail on
Plate brake tester
(5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0073% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.0073% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0073% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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1.5% fail on
Rbt
(8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.85% fail on
Service brake performance
(38% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.84% fail on
Rbt
(40% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Service brake performance (43% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.0073% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.0073% fail on Service brake performance
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0.84% fail on
Rbt
(40% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.15% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
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0.15% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.044% fail on Brake performance not tested
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2.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(15% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(31% better than other 2015 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Brake pads (31% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0073% fail on Brake linings
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0.62% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.62% fail on Brake discs
- 0.0073% fail on Brake drums
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0.23% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Lever (14 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Cable
- 0.022% fail on Linkage (15 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Pivot (25 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0073% fail on Relay lever
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1.2% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(31% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
(6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
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0.10% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.10% fail on Lever
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0.073% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.065% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.044% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.051% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.044% fail on Hand lever
- 0.0073% fail on Pedal
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0.029% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.015% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.015% fail on Brake fluid
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0.0073% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.0073% fail on Leaks
- 0.0073% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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3.1% fail on
Brake performance
(190% worse than other 2015 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Tyres
- 2.3% fail on Condition
- 1.9% fail on Tread depth (18% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Size/type
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3.1% fail on
Suspension
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2.2% fail on
Springs
(36% worse than other 2015 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Coil springs
(36% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Coil spring (36% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Mounting (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Coil springs
(36% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.35% fail on Ball joint
- 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes (39% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0073% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.094% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.073% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(75% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.022% fail on Linkage ball joints (79% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0073% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.058% fail on Shock absorbers (75% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.051% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0073% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.0073% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.044% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.015% fail on Ball joint
- 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.0073% fail on Other suspension component
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2.2% fail on
Springs
(36% worse than other 2015 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(51% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.0073% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.17% fail on
Reversing lamps
(130% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Reversing lamps (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Headlamps
(87% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Headlamp (86% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Direction indicators
(68% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Flashing type
(68% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Side repeaters (66% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Individual direction indicators (74% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0073% fail on All direction indicators
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0.13% fail on
Flashing type
(68% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (82% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.087% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(64% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.087% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(64% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.087% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.087% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(64% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.073% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.058% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0073% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.0073% fail on Horn
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0.036% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.029% fail on Position lamp
- 0.0073% fail on All position lamps
- 0.0073% fail on Daytime running lamps
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1.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
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0.50% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(56% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(57% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Spark ignition
(27% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (41% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.022% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.0073% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.47% fail on
Spark ignition
(27% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.036% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.022% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.0073% fail on Transmission oil leaks
- 0.0073% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
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0.47% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(57% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.20% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.20% fail on Condition
- 0.0073% fail on Requirements
- 0.073% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (59% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.0073% fail on
Airbags
- 0.0073% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.20% fail on
Seat belts
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0.25% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(73% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.094% fail on Bumpers (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Exhaust system (79% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.044% fail on
Doors
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0.029% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.029% fail on Door condition
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0.0073% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.0073% fail on Door condition
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0.0073% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.0073% fail on Door condition
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0.029% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.029% fail on
Transmission
(92% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.029% fail on
Drive shafts
(92% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Joints (92% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.029% fail on
Drive shafts
(92% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.015% fail on
Body
- 0.015% fail on Other body component
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0.15% fail on
Steering
(64% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Steering linkage components
(68% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Track rod end (77% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Drag link end (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0073% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0073% fail on Locking devices
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0.022% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.022% fail on Steering rack
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0.022% fail on
Steering play
- 0.022% fail on Steering rack
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0.11% fail on
Steering linkage components
(68% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.14% fail on Registration plates
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0.094% fail on
Road Wheels
(58% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Attachment (70% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Condition
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0.022% fail on
Seat belt installation check
(4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Belt(s)/padding (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
Read the Honest John Review
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Kia Picanto (2011 - 2017)
Great value. High quality, neatly designed interior. Good to drive.