Kia Picanto MOT Results

Registered in 2015
80.9% pass rate
from 13,770 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Picanto is unusually good or bad.

  • 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
    • 0.044% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.044% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.022% fail on View to rear
      • 0.022% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.015% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.1% fail on Brakes (45% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Brake performance (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 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)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 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)
        • 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
        • 0.0073% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0073% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.85% fail on Service brake performance (38% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 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
        • 0.0073% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0073% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.044% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (15% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 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
      • 0.62% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.62% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0073% fail on Brake drums
      • 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
    • 0.38% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 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
    • 0.10% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.10% fail on Lever
    • 0.073% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.065% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.044% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.051% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.044% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.0073% fail on Pedal
    • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.015% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.015% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0073% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0073% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0073% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 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
  • 3.1% fail on Suspension
    • 2.2% fail on Springs (36% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 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)
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 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
  • 2.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (51% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.0073% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 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)
    • 0.14% fail on Headlamps (87% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp (86% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Direction indicators (68% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 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
    • 0.10% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (82% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (64% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 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)
    • 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
    • 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
  • 0.50% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (56% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Exhaust emissions (57% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 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
    • 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
  • 0.28% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 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)
    • 0.0073% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0073% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 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)
    • 0.044% fail on Doors
      • 0.029% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0073% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0073% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0073% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0073% fail on Door condition
    • 0.029% fail on Transmission (92% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Drive shafts (92% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Joints (92% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Body
      • 0.015% fail on Other body component
  • 0.15% fail on Steering (64% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 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
    • 0.022% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.022% fail on Steering play
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.14% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plates
  • 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
  • 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)
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