2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Kia Picanto MOT pass rate and common faults

15,207 MOT tests in 2024. 83.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time83.3%
Failed or needed repairs16.7%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,207 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  2. Daytime running lamps: not working2.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    218 marked dangerous
  5. Pipe: insecure1.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    182 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  8. Washers: not working0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  2. Lights & electrics5.4%
  3. Tyres5.2%
  4. Brakes2.4%
  5. Body & chassis1.7%
  6. Suspension0.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

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 structure18.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2018 Kia Picanto?

In 2024, 83.3% of 2018 Kia Picanto cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,207 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Kia Picanto?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; daytime running lamps: not working; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2018 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).