2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Kia Picanto MOT pass rate and common faults

9,983 MOT tests in 2024. 56.2% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time56.2%
Failed or needed repairs43.8%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,983 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.1%
  3. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.8%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    439 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.9%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes31.6%
  2. Lights & electrics19.9%
  3. Suspension14.5%
  4. Tyres9.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.7%
  7. Body & chassis7.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.8%

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 2011 Kia Picanto?

In 2024, 56.2% of 2011 Kia Picanto cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,983 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Kia Picanto?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2011 Kia Picanto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).