2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Kia Picanto MOT pass rate and common faults

10,612 MOT tests in 2024. 88.7% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time88.7%
Failed or needed repairs11.3%
Typical mileage at test14,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,612 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.4%
    297 marked dangerous
  4. Daytime running lamps: not working0.9%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    66 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
    82 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    50 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  3. Lights & electrics2.5%
  4. Brakes0.7%
  5. Suspension0.3%
  6. Body & chassis0.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.1%
  8. Wheels0.1%

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 structure10.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%

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 2021 Kia Picanto?

In 2024, 88.7% of 2021 Kia Picanto cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,612 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Kia Picanto?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 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).