2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Kia Picanto MOT pass rate and common faults

11,950 MOT tests in 2024. 55.5% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time55.5%
Failed or needed repairs44.5%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,950 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.7%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.2%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.1%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.8%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.3%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    532 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes26.9%
  2. Lights & electrics21.0%
  3. Suspension16.6%
  4. Body & chassis11.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.6%
  7. Tyres8.9%
  8. Steering4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.5%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding7.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Kia Picanto?

In 2024, 55.5% of 2009 Kia Picanto cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,950 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Kia Picanto?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2009 Kia Picanto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).