2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Kia Picanto MOT pass rate and common faults

12,273 MOT tests in 2024. 64.4% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time64.4%
Failed or needed repairs35.6%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,273 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.7%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.3%
  3. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.1%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.3%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.1%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    291 marked dangerous
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    333 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes23.9%
  2. Lights & electrics15.8%
  3. Suspension10.9%
  4. Tyres7.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  7. Body & chassis1.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2013 Kia Picanto?

In 2024, 64.4% of 2013 Kia Picanto cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,273 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Kia Picanto?

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

Is the 2013 Kia Picanto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).