2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Kia Picanto MOT pass rate and common faults

12,062 MOT tests in 2024. 76.1% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time76.1%
Failed or needed repairs23.9%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,062 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  3. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    329 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    310 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    218 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.3%
    243 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes14.6%
  2. Tyres8.5%
  3. Suspension6.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  5. Lights & electrics3.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.6%

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 2016 Kia Picanto?

In 2024, 76.1% of 2016 Kia Picanto cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,062 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Kia Picanto?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Kia Picanto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).