2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Kia Picanto MOT pass rate and common faults

13,104 MOT tests in 2024. 73.9% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time73.9%
Failed or needed repairs26.1%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,104 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.3%
  2. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    363 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    339 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.8%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.4%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes18.2%
  2. Tyres8.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  4. Suspension5.1%
  5. Lights & electrics4.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2015 Kia Picanto?

In 2024, 73.9% of 2015 Kia Picanto cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,104 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Kia Picanto?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 Kia Picanto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).