Kia Picanto MOT Results

Registered in 2018
91.4% pass rate
from 16,556 tests in 2021
(29% better than other 2018 cars)
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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Picanto is unusually good or bad.

  • 2.9% fail on Visibility
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers (18% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.012% fail on Condition of glass (85% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Windscreen (85% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 1.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 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
    • 0.036% fail on Doors
      • 0.030% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0060% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0060% fail on Door condition
    • 0.018% fail on Transmission
      • 0.018% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.018% fail on Joints
    • 0.012% fail on Body
      • 0.012% fail on Other body component
  • 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
  • 1.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (48% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 0.048% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (72% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 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)
      • 0.018% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.018% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.036% fail on Direction indicators (83% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 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
    • 0.030% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.012% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.012% fail on Horn
      • 0.0060% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.0060% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0060% fail on Switch
  • 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)
    • 0.22% fail on Mechanical brake components (77% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 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)
      • 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)
    • 0.097% fail on Brake performance (70% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 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
      • 0.030% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (66% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.018% fail on Rbt
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0060% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.012% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.0060% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.0060% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.0060% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.018% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.018% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.012% fail on Parking brake control (81% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Lever
    • 0.012% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0060% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0060% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0060% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0060% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0060% fail on Other components
    • 0.0060% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.0060% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 0.27% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 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)
    • 0.0060% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0060% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.19% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (54% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Exhaust emissions (55% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 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
    • 0.012% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0060% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0060% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 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)
  • 0.036% fail on Suspension (90% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 0.0060% fail on Springs
      • 0.0060% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.0060% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.0060% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 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
  • 0.0060% fail on Steering
    • 0.0060% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.0060% fail on Locking devices
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