2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Kia Picanto MOT pass rate and common faults

13,900 MOT tests in 2024. 71.3% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time71.3%
Failed or needed repairs28.7%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,900 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.8%
  2. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.7%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    371 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.8%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.8%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    335 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes20.7%
  2. Lights & electrics8.3%
  3. Tyres7.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  5. Suspension5.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.7%
  8. Body & chassis1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2014 Kia Picanto?

In 2024, 71.3% of 2014 Kia Picanto cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,900 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Kia Picanto?

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

Is the 2014 Kia Picanto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).