Kia Picanto MOT Results
Registered in 201891.4% pass rate
from 16,556 tests in 2021
(29% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Picanto is unusually good or bad.
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2.9% fail on
Visibility
- 1.9% fail on Wipers (18% better than other 2018 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Washers
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0.012% fail on
Condition of glass
(85% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Windscreen (85% better than other 2018 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Fuel system
(50 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Pipe (114 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Hose (71 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Bumpers
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0.036% fail on
Doors
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0.030% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.030% fail on Door condition
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0.0060% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.0060% fail on Door condition
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0.030% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.018% fail on
Transmission
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0.018% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.018% fail on Joints
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0.018% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.012% fail on
Body
- 0.012% fail on Other body component
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1.6% fail on
Fuel system
(50 times worse than other 2018 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Tyres
(56% better than other 2018 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Condition (44% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Tread depth (77% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Size/type
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1.4% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(48% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.86% fail on
Headlamp aim
(45% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Headlamp aim (45% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.12% fail on
Headlamps
(69% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.079% fail on Headlamp (76% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.11% fail on Stop lamp
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0.11% fail on
Reversing lamps
(160% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.091% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.048% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(72% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.030% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(76% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.018% fail on
Front fog lamps
- 0.018% fail on Front fog lamps
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0.030% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(76% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.036% fail on
Direction indicators
(83% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.036% fail on
Flashing type
(83% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.0060% fail on Individual direction indicators
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0.036% fail on
Flashing type
(83% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.030% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.012% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.012% fail on Horn
- 0.0060% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.0060% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.0060% fail on Switch
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0.86% fail on
Headlamp aim
(45% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.67% fail on
Brakes
(51% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Rigid brake pipes (45 times worse than other 2018 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(77% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(78% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Brake pads (78% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.030% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(83% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Brake discs (83% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(78% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.097% fail on
Brake performance
(70% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.054% fail on
Service brake performance
(69% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.054% fail on
Rbt
(68% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.054% fail on
Rbt
(68% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.030% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(66% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.018% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.018% fail on
Rbt
- 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.0060% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.018% fail on
Rbt
- 0.012% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.0060% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.0060% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.0060% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.0060% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.054% fail on
Service brake performance
(69% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.018% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.018% fail on Hand lever
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0.012% fail on
Parking brake control
(81% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Lever
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0.012% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.0060% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.0060% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.0060% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.0060% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.0060% fail on Other components
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0.0060% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.0060% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.27% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.22% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.22% fail on Condition
- 0.048% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.0060% fail on
Airbags
- 0.0060% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.22% fail on
Seat belts
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0.19% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(54% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(55% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.054% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.0060% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.18% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.012% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.0060% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.0060% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
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0.18% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(55% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.079% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(67% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.079% fail on Registration plates (67% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.036% fail on
Suspension
(90% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.012% fail on
Suspension arms
(88% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.0060% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0060% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.012% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(83% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.0060% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.0060% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.0060% fail on
Springs
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0.0060% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.0060% fail on Coil spring
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0.0060% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.0060% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.012% fail on
Suspension arms
(88% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.024% fail on
Road Wheels
(81% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Attachment (75% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.0060% fail on Condition
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0.0060% fail on
Steering
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0.0060% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 0.0060% fail on Locking devices
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0.0060% fail on
Steering linkage components
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Kia Picanto (2017 on)
Remains one of the freshest-looking city cars. Nimble to drive. Long warranty.