2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Kia Picanto MOT pass rate and common faults

2,541 MOT tests in 2024. 53.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time53.2%
Failed or needed repairs46.8%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,541 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements9.0%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.3%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.5%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.5%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.1%
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.4%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.0%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes37.8%
  2. Lights & electrics24.2%
  3. Suspension22.6%
  4. Body & chassis11.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks10.1%
  7. Tyres8.8%
  8. Steering5.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2007 Kia Picanto?

In 2024, 53.2% of 2007 Kia Picanto cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,541 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Kia Picanto?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Kia Picanto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).